If you or someone you know has been involved in a car, truck, tractor-trailer, or other vehicle collision, please contact us by calling 888-801-8585 or by chatting here.
Saturday was another disastrous day on our area roads. Five people died and many others were injured in five deadly collisions.
These deadly collisions never should have happened.
You know (or can bet) that alcohol and/or drugs were involved in all of them. We must do more to prevent them from occurring in the future. That is why Mr. Berenson pursues these reckless drivers and has supported Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other groups trying to make our roads safer.
We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the passengers’ speedy recoveries.
What a horrible way to begin the joyous holiday season which began on Thursday.
Stories like these are sadly commonplace. Texas loses almost 4,000 people in vehicle crashes each year, many of them here in North Texas. Our state has lost at least one person every day on our roads for almost 20 years. That’s ridiculous.
We certainly hope this has not happened to your family or someone you know, but here is information that may help.
What is meant by the term “wrongful death?” It is one that was caused by the wrongful act or carelessness of another person or company. This definition rules out an intentional act. The line, as with the Oklahoma bedlam, can be blurry.
Civil law claims and lawsuits are completely different from criminal law violations that result in jail sentences. A DWI case can involve both of them.
We practice in the area of civil law and only represent those people and their families who have been injured in wrongful death and injury claims.
Texas civil law can provide a way for a spouse and family to be compensated for their damages and achieve some measure of justice.
They can force the at-fault person’s insurance company to pay money for various expenses including the following:
That depends on a number of factors. The subject of wrongful death damages can be complicated.
Due to our unusually generous law that allows most people to keep their assets protected from creditors, you must often look to their insurance policies for compensation. Many people purchase the required amount of $30,ooo per one person who dies or is injured and $60,000 for all people they harm, plus $25,000 for vehicle damage. This is an inadequate amount, especially when multiple people are involved.
In a wrongful death case, this amount will be usually paid out and an injury lawyer is not needed. However, there are many complicated factors including liability, beneficiaries, probate, medical bills and liens. We have analyzed claims and provided services at no charge to family members in these circumstances.
If the driver was in a company vehicle or a business is responsible, the amount of insurance or available assets will substantially increase into the millions of dollars.
Mr. Berenson has handled many deadly collisions over the past 41 years.
There are many services that a car accident lawyer will provide that can impact the value of your wrongful death case.
A thorough professional investigation of liability is required especially with deadly collisions involving commercial vehicles. A lawsuit will be necessary.
The first consultation with a personal injury attorney is free. There is no payment unless and until you receive compensation. We are happy to discuss the details and tell you whether you even need a lawyer.
If you or someone you know has been involved in a car, truck, tractor-trailer, or other vehicle collision, please contact us by calling 888-801-8585 or by chatting here.