When driving a car, there are some scary things like seeing another car driving towards you at full speed in the opposite direction. These types of accidents can have many potential causes. However, in most cases, the at-fault parties act carelessly and should be held responsible for their actions. When a wrong-way crash occurs in Texas, it can leave accident victims suffering catastrophic and often fatal consequences.
As in every other state, Texas requires automobiles to drive on the right side of the road. There are a few exceptions, including vehicles passing, traveling on a one-way road, avoiding an obstacle in the roadway, or driving on a roadway with more than two lanes of traffic. Outside of these cases, you will never be allowed to travel on the wrong side of the road.
What causes wrong-way crashes?
Wrong-way collisions are more common than you think and can be due to many different factors. In most cases, distracted driving is involved in some way, resulting in these catastrophic and life-changing car accidents. For example, drowsy or fatigued drivers may swerve across the center line, causing an oncoming crash, and drivers who are driving their vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs may cross into the opposite lane and directly into traffic on the other side. In some cases, it can be as simple as being distracted by a phone or something else that diverts the driver’s attention from the road. Aggressive driving can also result in wrong-way crashes when drivers recklessly attempt to pass vehicles in front of them and there is not enough room to do so or it is difficult to see approaching vehicles.
When drivers cause wrong-way collisions, they are liable for the damages suffered by the victim and violate Texas law. By proving these elements, car accident victims can file a negligence per se lawsuit against the at-fault party and recover compensation for their injuries and other damages resulting from the collision.
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If you or a loved one has been injured in a Texas car accident, contact a qualified Houston car accident lawyer at The Leon Law Firm. Carlos Leon have worked on a variety of personal injury claims involving car accidents and help clients obtain the compensation they deserve after being wrongfully injured in a serious car accident. The Leon Law Firm attorneys have the knowledge and experience to make sure that your case is handled fairly and that the responsible party is held accountable.
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