running a stop sign --laws?

Question

My step-father ran a stop sign while speeding ran into a semi-truck. my mom was killed in that accident so here is my question could I get him on vehicle homecide ? Does anyone know the laws the wreck happened in TX

Answer 1

It is posible, but the state would have to charge him. If they have not there is probably a reason.

If you are talking about sueing him you would sue him for loss of life. It is a civil trial where you would get monetary compensation for the loss of your mom by his neglegent acts. Much like the Goldmens winning the case against OJ without a conviction in criminal court these cases are won all the time without a criminal conviction.

In order to win either case (crimminal/Civil) you would have to show that it is reasonable that he knew that his actions could result in the death of your mom. Talk to a lawyer they will usually do a free consultation on things like this. They will discuss the case with you and determine if they think they can win. If they beleive they can they will take your case for free, but if you win money they take a % of the settlement.

If you want him charged criminally you need to talk to the DA/States Attorney's office and see if they will bring charges

I will warn you ahead of time if you go for loss of life, they will break down the value of your mom's life in order to come up with a dollar amount of the settlement. They do stuff like figure out her earning potential, the joy she brought to you and stuff like that and then they come up with a yearly amount she is worth then they figure out what the average time she would have lived without the accident and they come up with a total amount. Some people find it heartbreaking to have their loved one's life broke down like that.

Sorry for your loss

Answer 2

The state will most liekly charge him with negligent homicide, you won't have to do it.