18-Year-Old Killed, Several Injured in Brazos County Traffic Crash
Brazos County, TX (November 26, 2024) On Sunday evening, 18-year-old Norma Flores of Bryan died after a tragic vehicle crash on FM 974.
According to DPS, the deadly crash was one of two separate traffic accidents that claimed lives in Brazos County on Sunday evening.
Reports say that the fatal crash occurred around 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of FM 974 and FM 2038.
Authorities say that the driver of a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 failed to stop at a stop sign while traveling west on FM 974, causing the truck to crash into a tree.
The collision resulted in the death of Flores who was the front seat passenger. She was transported to St. Joseph Regional CHI, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Four others in the vehicle sustained serious injuries and were also taken to the same hospital for treatment. The driver suffered minor injuries.
Sweet Lawyers extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Norma Flores during this heartbreaking time. Our thoughts are with you as you grieve this tragic loss.
What Should Be Done Following the Brazos County Traffic Crash?
We at Sweet Lawyers understand that losing a loved one is devastating. Worse is if the cause of death is another’s negligence.
More so, if it is to deal with the legalities of a wrongful death case. 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 due to 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 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 When these expire, the legal claim is no longer valid.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.
A Wrongful Death Claim Could Help
So, to those who lost their loved ones in a collision, talk to us here at Sweet Lawyers. Our legal experts will guide you about a possible wrongful death claim.
When you hire us, our attorneys will do 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.