You probably see it almost every day on your commute: people riding in the bed of a pickup truck. If you own a truck, it makes sense. You need to carry people around, and the bed stays empty most of the time. Why not have a couple of friends ride in the back?
A grizzly accident in Garland, Texas, earlier this week provided a reminder as to why it’s against the law in many communities to drive a pickup with passengers in the bed. While driving down LBJ Expressway near Northwest Highway, a man fell from the back of his friend’s pickup truck, landing on the highway. Tragically, the fallen passenger was then run over by several vehicles. By the time traffic finally slowed, the man had already sustained catastrophic injuries and had died at the scene.
Is the driver responsible for his passenger’s injuries? Would you be responsible if this happened to you and your friend? Fears | Nachawati can answer these important legal questions. We understand when legal liability attaches to individuals and how you can defend yourself against spurious claims. If you’ve been in an accident, you should contact us immediately! For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm. We can help you!
