Texas couple files personal injury lawsuit against drunk driver, car rental company
A Texas couple has filed a personal injury lawsuit after allegedly being injured in a drunk driving car accident.
The plaintiffs, William and Dora Bennett, filed their Texas personal injury lawsuit against both James Bates, the alleged drunk driver, and Avis Rent-a-Car, the company that rented Bates the car that he was driving when the accident occurred.
According to their complaint, Bates struck the car in which the Bennetts were riding. Bates, at the time, was driving a vehicle he rented from Avis.
In their Texas personal injury lawsuit, the Bennetts claim that they suffered a variety of damages, including mental anguish, disability, disfigurement and physical pain as well as lost earnings and medical expenses.
The Bennetts blame Bates for causing the car accident, claiming he failed to timely apply his brakes, failed to drive in a reasonable manner, failed to keep a proper lookout and failed to obey traffic laws. In addition, the lawsuit places the blame on Bates for having driven under the influence of alcohol and driving while intoxicated.
As for their claim against Avis, the Bennetts maintain that the company should not have rented a vehicle to Bates because they knew he was a dangerous and unsafe driver.
The Bennetts are seeking more than $100,000 in damages.Click here to read more on this Texas personal injury lawsuit.
