DPS: One dead, 11 injured in La Joya-area crash
by Chris Von Wald | November 2nd, 2022 | Auto Accident, Blog, Fatal Crash
One person was killed and 11 others were hospitalized in a November 2 crash north of La Joya. The crash happened during an early-morning police pursuit, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The chase reportedly began after a Ford truck ran a red light, and law enforcement officers attempted to stop the vehicle. According to the report, the driver evaded law enforcement until his vehicle crashed and rolled over on a dirt road.
Authorities say there were 12 people in the truck, including the driver, and all were ejected from the vehicle in the crash. The identity of the deceased victim and those of the injured were not immediately available.
Human smuggling is suspected in the case, however, DPS is continuing its investigation.
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Civil laws and compensation for human trafficking
You may be able to file a civil lawsuit against an individual who facilitated or benefited from human trafficking if you:
- are the victim of human trafficking
- are the parent of a minor who is a victim of human trafficking
- lost a member of your immediate family as a result of human trafficking
Who can victims of human trafficking sue?
Most traffickers end up in prison without any money or assets. As a result, many victims end up suing third parties, such as hotels, massage parlors, trucking companies, and taxi companies.
Can human trafficking victims receive compensation?
Human trafficking victims can receive economic, non-economic, and punitive damages in a civil lawsuit:
- Economic damages include medical expenses, psychological therapy, and loss of income
- Non-economic damages include pain and suffering
- Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant in an effort empower victims and to discourage others from committing the same offense
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