UT football player crashes into apartment, resident hires attorney to seek damages

UT linebacker Sergio Kindle crashed into an Austin apartment complex in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 1st when his car veered off the road. Kindle was sending text messages when his car struck a curb, causing him to lose control of his vehicle. The car then crashed into one of the apartments located in the Jefferson West complex on Rio Grande street.

 

Kindle suffered a concussion. The car was also carrying a passenger who was not injured.

A representative for Kindle contacted the apartment’s management company later Wednesday morning and stated that Kindle would cover the $8,000 worth of damages.

Austin police are considering filing the charge of leaving the scene of the accident against Kindle, which is a misdemeanor. According to Cpl. Scott Perry of the APD, simply leaving a note at the scene would have relieved Kindle of any wrongdoing.

Ashley Zapata lives in the apartment struck by Kindle. Zapata’s bedroom was damaged in the accident. She has since hired an attorney to help her recover compensation for the damage to her personal property, which includes personal belongings and furniture.

Zapata’s attorney is hopeful that the matter can be resolved outside of court.

In July of 2007, Kindle, who is widely considered to be the Longhorn’s top returning defensive player, was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

For more on the car accident and statements from Zapata’s attorney, click here.

As this story shows, car accidents do not always end in injury to those involved. Rather, sometimes it is personal property that is damaged. Victims of car accidents have just as much right to compensation for damage to their property as for personal injuries.

If you have been injured in a car accident, or if your personal property has been damaged, contact the Texas law firm of Fears | Nachawati. For a free consultation from a Texas personal injury lawyer, email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call us on our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.