Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Truck hit power line in street causing injury

After about 5 hours after hurricane Ike i left to go pick up a friend and on the way I ran over a power line (couldn't see it because it was covered in leaves), this line reared up and caught the kid that was picking up trash nearby. His dad came chacing after my truck and once I had realized something had happened I stopped. I opened my door and the guy started punching me in the face. After I calmed him down some he told me what happened and we ran over there to check on the kid. Someone called the ambulance and they said the kid would be fine, the dad apologized and said he was just scared for his kid. I saw the mom at walmart and she acted like she wanted to start trouble. My friend told her to go home and she followed us around, I eventually talked to her explaining that my friend was just trying to avoid any problems and she said she was still in shock about her son, claiming that I ''ran over him'' and should be placed in jail.

My questions:

Is there anything they can do (legal wise) against me?

Is there anything I can do (legal wise) against them (just in case)?


Asked on 9/17/08, 11:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Gustitis Criminal Defense Lawyer

Re: Truck hit power line in street causing injury

My advice is to contact a qualified criminal defense lawyer to discuss your case in more detail. If you want to pursue charges against the other party, you must contact the police and file a report. However, before you do ANYTHING, consult with competent legal counsel to help you develop a strategic plan. Call now.

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Answered on 9/19/08, 2:32 pm


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