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Technically, criminal cases and civil cases are unrelated to each other, even if they arise from the same accident. Personal injury lawsuits and wrongful death lawsuits are civil cases; the plaintiffs can win their case even if they do not prove that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If someone causes a car accident through unconscionable negligence, such as by driving drunk or drag racing, they might face criminal charges for causing an accident that resulted in serious injury or death. If the defendant pleads guilty or is convicted at trial in criminal court, then if the injured person files a civil lawsuit, the court will automatically rule in the injured person’s favor. Therefore, criminal defense lawyers sometimes counsel their clients to plead no contest instead of guilty in cases related to catastrophic car accidents. Of course, the plaintiff can still win a personal injury case if the defendant pleaded no contest in criminal court, was acquitted of the charges, or never faced criminal charges at all.
Five People Face Criminal Charges for Hit and Run Accident That Killed Terrebonne Parish Woman
Leaving the scene of an accident involving fatalities is a felony, but how can someone other than the driver of the vehicle that caused the accident and left the scene be criminally liable for it? One night in September 2024, Amanda Courteaux was riding in the passenger seat of a Ford Focus, helping a teenage relative practice driving; neither of the occupants of the Ford was wearing a seatbelt. A Jeep Patriot drifted out of its lane and struck the passenger side of the Ford, causing Courteaux to be partially ejected. She died at the scene of the accident. She was 39 years old. The driver of the Ford was injured but survived.
The driver of the Jeep was Elmer Adan Galeas Canizales. According to news reports, he got out of the Jeep and left the scene on foot. He was nowhere to be found by the time first responders arrived. Four accomplices, at least two of whom are relatives of his, allegedly helped him flee to Texas. Galeas Canizales, 33, is currently facing criminal charges for vehicular homicide. The four alleged accomplices are being charged with accessory to vehicular homicide.
Justice for Families After Vehicular Homicide
Vehicular homicide, with or without hit and run, is a felony, and people who cause fatal car accidents can face long prison sentences. During your first meeting with a personal injury lawyer, your lawyer will tell you that civil lawsuits filed against individuals are about getting money to recover your accident-related financial losses, not about proving a point. Most individuals do not have the money to pay someone else’s medical bills or to financially support the dependents of someone who died an untimely death, even if they are not in prison.
Contact the Law Office of Patrick H. Yancey About Car Accident Cases
A car accident lawyer can help you if you are injured in a hit-and-run accident. Contact the Law Office of Patrick H. Yancey in Houma, Louisiana, to set up a consultation about your case.
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/three-arrested-two-wanted-fatal-174713991.html
