Willacy County Wrongful Death Attorney J. Gonzalez
by Benjamin Treviño | May 30th, 2025 | Auto Accident, Blog, Driving Tips, Hit-And-Run, Lawsuit, Personal Injury, Recent News
Can families sue for wrongful death when a loved one dies a single-vehicle crash?
It is difficult to prove negligence on someone else’s part when a loved one is killed in a one-car crash and there were no witnesses to the accident. However, it is not impossible.
There are certain situations that can potentially justify a wrongful death claim. They include:
Vehicle defects
In certain situations, the vehicle manufacturer can be held liable for an accident if it can be shown that a malfunction in the vehicle caused it. There have been many cases where certain makes and models of cars were found to have defects.
Stuck accelerators, broken wheels, and faulty fuel systems are just a few examples of defects that have caused crashes.
Road conditions
Poorly maintained roads can sometimes cause single-vehicle accidents. Bad lighting, weeds, and missing signage can contribute to these accidents. If this is the case, a wrongful death lawsuit could be filed against the government entity responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining the road.
Third-party negligence
Some one-vehicle accidents can be caused by the reckless driving of another motorist who then drives away when the victim’s car crashes. However, unless there is a camera in the area, liability in this case could be difficult – but not impossible – to prove. A thorough investigation that produces compelling evidence would be needed to assign blame.
Who can file suit?
In Texas, a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed by the surviving spouse, children, or parents of the deceased. These individuals can file the lawsuit individually, or one or more of them can file on behalf of all beneficiaries. The suit is for the benefit of these surviving relatives.
Contact J. Gonzalez
Since it can be challenging to show liability in a single-vehicle accident, it is important that you speak to a knowledgeable attorney before you give up hope. Gonzalez and his expertise on wrongful death tort law will give your case the best possible chance of success.
Contact us today via this website, or by calling 1-800-CAR-CRASH.
In the meantime, the story below shows that the circumstances of one-car crashes are not always immediately clear.
Lasara man dies in Willacy County crash
By: Benjamin Treviño
LASARA — The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a one-vehicle crash in Willacy County that left one man dead. The crash happened in the evening of May 27 on 6th St. west of FM 1015 in the unincorporated town of Lasara.
DPS has identified the victim as 20-year-old Lasara resident, Erik Daniel Perez II.
According to a preliminary crash report released by DPS, Perez was driving west on 6th St. when his vehicle veered off the road. The report states the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette struck a utility pole before coming to a stop a ditch.
The report also states Perez was ejected from the car. A Justice of the Peace pronounced Perez dead at the scene.
Texas DPS is investigating the crash to determine what factors contributed to the crash.
