San Antonio, TX – Second Victim Identified in Fatal Crash on DeZavala Road

San Antonio, TX (November 3, 2020) – A fatal traffic accident took two lives this past Saturday night on the Northwest side of San Antonio. 

As previously reported, the crash occurred in the 5500 block of DeZavala Road at approximately 9:00 p.m. this past Saturday night. 

According to the crash report, a 2012 Ford Fusion was driving recklessly headed eastbound on DeZavala Road when it struck a 2017 Honda Civic and spun out. 

It then entered lanes of oncoming traffic and collided with a 2007 Acura TSX. 

The driver of the Ford Fusion was identified as Cody Wayne Gaitan, 26. He was pronounced deceased at the crash scene. 

A second crash victim, a rear passenger in the Acura identified as a 12-year-old female, was transported to University Hospital for treatment of critical injuries. The young girl succumbed to her injuries and passed away a few days later. 

No further information has been provided concerning the crash at this time. 

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victims at this time. 

San Antonio Car Crashes

According to recent statistical traffic studies, approximately 17,500 individuals suffer injuries due to a Texas traffic accident every year. These injuries are the result of almost 15,000 auto collisions that take place in Texas every year. Texas is one of the most populated states in the nation, which could attribute to its high accident rate. Being involved and injured in a South Texas auto accident can result in seriously painful and debilitating injuries as well as financial burdening and stress. The stress can be increased when you are under the impression that your injuries were caused by the negligence of someone else on the road.

You could qualify for financial compensation in the event that you or a loved one have sustained injuries in a traffic accident caused by another person’s negligence. Financial compensation can cover things like medical bills, prescriptions, equipment, funeral costs, and more. You could collect damages in the form of pain and suffering for the stress the whole ordeal has caused you and your loved ones. No one should be expected to pay for enduring injuries caused by someone else’s carelessness.

In the horrible event that someone you love loses their life due to another person’s negligence on the road, you can contact a south Texas wrongful death attorney who will be able to inform you of your existing legal rights to financial compensation. You may be entitled to significant monetary compensation for your incurred losses and damages. Recoverable Damages in a wrongful death lawsuit include, but are not limited to, economic damages such as medical costs, funeral costs, and the loss of the descendant’s financial contributions to the family. Noneconomic damages may also be recovered/compensated for, such as loss of consortium, punitive damages, pain and suffering, grief, and the loss of a relationship.

If you feel that you or a loved one have been injured in a traffic accident caused by another person’s negligence, contacting a Texas personal injury lawyer is in your best interest. You could be entitled to significant financial compensation for the injuries and losses you may have endured as a result of a negligent traffic accident. Victims and their families often suffer a great deal after serious injuries are needlessly caused by the carelessness of other people on the road. Allow a Texas car accident attorney like Joe Brad Brock to help you better understand your legal rights as an injured accident victim. Joe Brad Brock, a skilled and qualified Texas personal injury attorney, will not only help you to better understand your legal rights, but he will also assist you in exercising them in order to receive just compensation for your injuries.

Our legal team at Joe Brad Brock has been helping injured accident victims throughout Texas preserve their legal rights for close to 30 years. We possess extensive experience in providing those injured in negligent accidents with the compensation they deserve. Contact our personal injury legal team in Texas law firm today at (361)-884-1086 for a free consultation and to speak with an attorney about your case.

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Disclaimer: We take pride in being valued members of the local business community in Corpus Christi and are always striving to improve the safety of our fellow community members. While we are always saddened to know that someone was injured in an accident, attorney Joe Brad Brock hopes that through awareness and education, people will take the necessary precautions to avoid being injured in a serious accident like this. The information contained in these posts should not be considered legal advice or medical advice.  This post is not a solicitation for business and should not be viewed as such. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual crash scene.