Richard Stone, 26, and Ashley Margaret Meagher, 23, killed in rollover accident on highway near Amarillo, TX

Richard Stone, 26, and his passenger, 23-year-old Ashley Margaret Meagher were killed after being ejected from the vehicle they were riding in during a rollover accident on a Texas Panhandle highway. Stone, the driver of the Cadillac SRX was speeding and lost control of his vehicle early Saturday morning. Neither were wearing seatbelts. Both were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which occurred near Happy, located about 35 miles south of Amarillo, Texas. 

What every family needs to know about Texas wrongful death claims

When someone is killed in a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members left behind must cope with the tragedy as best they can. Many important decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed.

In Texas, a claim can be filed only by specific family members, but there are strict requirements and deadlines that must be met. It is critical to talk with a Texas wrongful death attorney to get the information and advice needed to move forward.