According to the Dallas Morning News a man was injured following a hit-and-run accident in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas Texas. The incident occurred after 9 p.m. Thursday November 3 when Wayne Earl Priest was hit by a car that had just left a private driveway. Priest was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. Police continue to search for the driver.
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A pedestrian injury can produce several scenarios of potential causes that led to the accident. Because of this another party should examine the accident to develop a civil strategy moving forward.
The investigation would trace where the wreck occurred relative to where the man was crossing the street. If at a crosswalk much of the liability could fall upon the fleeing driver whereas jaywalking could mitigate some of this liability. I will say however that liability is a fluid matter meaning the accident is probably not an all-or-nothing event. Furthermore other factors could be included in the determination of fault. I do know that particular area is filled with bars and restaurants so an intoxicated driver should not be ruled out of the equation. A finding like this could vastly affect both the civil and criminal side of the accident.
Dallas Personal Injury Lawyer Michael Grossman
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