In Red Oak, a community south of Dallas, Texas, a dead battery, a Good Samaritan, and a reckless driver caused thousands of dollars in property damage and put eight lives at risk. The accident occurred last week on Interstate 35 when the battery in Terry White’s 1983 Buick failed, causing him to park in the service lane of southbound I-35. Although a helpful motorist pulled over in an attempt to help Mr. White, the inadvertent result was to add to the destruction when an out-of-control car slammed into both parked vehicles.
What exactly happened and who is at fault? Does Mr. White bear responsibility for where he parked his car – and the fact that his battery died on a major highway? If the driver attempting to help actually made things more dangerous, does he bear responsibility for increasing the risk of injury and damage? Or is the third driver’s recklessness so great that it is the only factor an independent observer should consider?
Questions like these inevitably arise in the wake of an automobile accident. These questions are particularly complicated – and meaningful – when multiple cars and drivers are involved in a wreck. If you’ve been in an accident and you’re trying figure out what happened and who is to blame, you should talk to the automobile accident experts at Fears | Nachawati. With years of experience and a devotion to excellent legal representation, we’re prepared to protect your rights. For your free consultation, call us at 1.866.322.6898 or email us at http://www.fnlawfirm.com/contact.cfm.
