Accidents with garbage trucks can be catastrophic, even at low speeds.
Hilaire Kallendorf from Texas A&M Fatally Struck in Garbage Truck Accident
According to a Click2Houston report, a college professor from Texas A&M was killed in a pedestrian accident this week.
Police stated the accident happened sometime in the morning on Tuesday, October 15th, at 8175 Atlas Pear Drive, near the Lake Walk at Traditions apartment complex. Hilaire Kallendorf, 50, was struck and killed by a garbage truck and identified later that afternoon after the family was notified. No other details were provided. Professor Kallendorf had previously taught Hispanic and Religious Studies since 2001.
Another Texas A&M professor died in a car accident earlier this year in April. Qinglei Li, 53, of College Station, died in an accident after crossing over the center median on Texas 105 and striking an 18-wheeler. He had previously taught veterinary integrative biosciences at A&M since 2011.
Did You Know?
Car accidents are a leading cause of death on college campuses across the United States.
Car Accidents on College Campuses in Texas: What You Need to Know
Texas is home to many prestigious universities, with well over 1 million students enrolled across the state this year alone. Unfortunately, auto accidents on college campuses are increasingly common, putting students at risk for extreme injury and death.
If you have been injured on a college campus as a student or faculty member, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Leading Causes of Car Accidents on College Campuses
There are many factors common to all college campuses that make accidents more likely, including:
- Distracted Driving — Texting, social media use, drifting thoughts, applying makeup, and eating/drinking are all common distractions of college students driving on campus.
- Drunk/Impaired Driving — College is where many students drink heavily for the first time. Drunk driving is incredibly common among the college student age group of 18 to 25.
- Driver Inexperience — Younger drivers are less experienced and more prone to misjudging distance, speeding, and other common mistakes that lead to serious accidents.
What to Do After a Car Accident on Campus?
All of the same rules following an accident apply and include:
- Calling 9-1-1 — anytime a person is injured in an accident in Texas, you are legally required to report it to the police. This is also true if property damage is $3,000 or more.
- Exchanging information — get the contact info of the driver/pedestrian involved, and give them yours.
- Taking photos/video — get photos of the accident scene, damage, and any visible injuries.
- Reporting the accident to insurance — this can often be done in your insurance company’s app.
If the accident was not your fault and you were hurt, you should talk to a car accident attorney after submitting your claim. An attorney will help you understand if you have a case and negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf to protect you from taking the blame for something that wasn’t your fault.
Car Accident on a College Campus in Texas? Call Shaw.
If you were injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault on a college campus, you could be entitled to compensation for things like:
- Ambulance Costs,
- ER Treatment,
- Pain and Suffering,
- Surgeries,
- Missed Work,
- Trauma/PTSD,
- Property Damage,
- And More.
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Use the live chat or call 800-862-1260 to schedule a free case evaluation with a Carabin Shaw lawyer today. There are absolutely no fees and no obligation to work with the firm when you’re done. Get expert legal advice on your car accident case from the firm that puts their clients first. We look forward to serving you.