Tarrant County Hospital District v. Jones Ex Rel. Jones

OPINION

FENDER, Chief Justice.

This action originated from an automobile accident between Louella Gardner and Michael McEachem, which occurred when Gardner made a left turn in front of McEachern’s vehicle. As a result of the collision, Gardner was taken to John Peter Smith Hospital, which is operated by Appellant Tarrant County Hospital District [hereinafter Hospital District]. Gardner was never conscious during the time of her hospitalization, and she died approximately one month later from injuries sustained in the accident. Several days after Gardner’s death the Hospital District properly…