Fatalities from Car Accidents in Collin County

What Kinds of Car Crashes Often Cause Fatal Injuries?

Just as there are many different situations that could cause a motor vehicle accident, there are a lot of different ways that these wrecks could have fatal consequences for one or more of the parties involved. However, there are some consistent trends to be found when tracking fatal car accidents in the area.

The aforementioned 2018 crash statistics from the Texas DoT show that a majority of all deadly car crashes in the state of Texas happened in rural areas, often on two-lane roads that resulted in two vehicles traveling in opposite directions to get into a head-on collision. Fatal accidents also often occurred more often at intersections, during holidays, and late at night, with the latter two types of incidents often involving one or more parties driving while under the influence of alcohol.

If a fatal car crash stems from someone drifting into the wrong lane, driving while drunk, or any other form of negligent behavior behind the wheel, that negligent individual may bear civil responsibility for the death they caused. Importantly, civil recovery may be possible whether a fatal accident results in criminal charges or not.