Four months after a fatal accident involving an all-terrain vehicle and a Ford Expedition in Houston, authorities have charged the ATV driver with intoxication manslaughter, according to the Houston Chronicle.
The ATV driver and a passenger were thrown more than 20 feet from the vehicle when it collided with the Expedition at a Houston intersection. The passenger was killed, and the ATV driver was seriously injured. Harris County deputies determined that the Expedition had a green light at the time. Tests found that the ATV driver was impaired.
Often, no criminal charges follow traffic accidents. Being at fault for an accident doesn’t always amount to a crime. No criminal charges have to be filed for someone to be held responsible for their role in a serious accident.
The at-fault driver can still be held liable in a personal injury claim. Typically, someone injured in such an accident can file a claim with the help of an auto accident attorney. However, when criminal charges are filed, they help make it abundantly clear who is at fault. That can strengthen a personal injury claim.
Houston Auto Accident Lawyer
Personal injury law in regards to auto accident claims can be complex and frustrating to someone who has been injured. That is why it is important to have a strong advocate like Texas personal injury attorney Kevin Krist on your side.
If you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident, contact the law office of Kevin Krist today. Call 832-924-3177 today for a free consultation.
