Jose Delao of Odessa Killed in West 42nd Street Collision [Odessa, TX]

Odessa, TX (August 20, 2023) – On Friday, 83-year-old Jose Delao of Odessa was killed while his passenger was injured in a West 42nd Street collision.

The authorities responded to the crash scene in the 700 block area near Golder Avenue.

Officers said a Black 2019 Nissan Altima was eastbound on 42nd Street and a Green 2004 Nissan Altima was northbound on Golder Avenue.

The Black Nissan driver ran a red light and struck the Green Nissan.

The driver of the Green Nissan, Jose Delao, was transported to MCH where he died. His passenger was also transported with serious bodily injury.

Officers are still investigating the traffic accident.

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Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved family of Jose Delao. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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Jose Delao Dies in Odessa Traffic Crash

We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one in a traffic accident is devastating.

In painful incidents like this, you need the help of legal experts to fight for you and to get the justice your loved one deserves.

The benefit of getting yourself a wrongful death attorney is that they will help you get compensation for the economic and non-economic damages incurred as a result of the death.

However, know that with a wrongful death case, there is a time limit on which the bereaved can take legal action. These restrictions are called the statute of limitations. It will only allow you to file a wrongful death lawsuit within a certain amount of time. When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid. Thus, the loved ones can no longer file a lawsuit.

Thus, it is crucial to know and understand these time limitations, as they vary from state to state and case to case.

What Follows a Fatal Vehicle Collision?

So, to the bereaved of Jose Delao, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you on how to go about a possible wrongful death claim.

In fact, when you hire us, our attorneys will exhaust their best to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses and analyze evidence.

Call our offices right now at (800) 674 7852.