Harris County, TX (February 12, 2021) – An auto accident occurred in Harris County on the evening of February 8. According to officials, the wreck occurred at approximately 6:44 p.m.
Injuries were reported to have resulted from the three-car collision. It took place on Texas State Highway 261 for reasons still being investigated by area authorities. Injured parties were rendered emergency aid at the site of the crash before being transported to area hospitals for treatment.
No one involved has been publicly identified at this time. Closures were issued on the highway for a period of time following the incident. Authorities and paramedics worked to clear the area and medically assist those with injuries.
The crash is currently under local law enforcement investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for a full recovery.
Houston Auto Accidents
Houston, being one of the most populated cities in Texas, sees more car accidents than almost any other city in the Lone Star State. The Texas Department of Transportation stated that there were approximately 47,585 car accidents in Houston in 2012. Of those accidents, 176 of them were fatal, resulting in 193 deaths.
Approximately 5,387 Houston car accidents caused injuries to about 7,307 people in 2012. Roughly 12,014 of those collisions caused injuries of some sort, harming approximately 19,703 individuals. Unfortunately, a large percentage of these accidents are caused by driver negligence.
If you or a loved one of yours has been injured in a Houston car accident, seeking the assistance of a Houston car crash lawyer is in your best interest. You could be entitled to significant financial compensation that can cover things like lost wages, outstanding medical bills, and more. Non-economic damages like pain and suffering and loss of consortium may also be covered depending on the circumstances of your collision.
Contact the personal injury lawyers in Houston at Williams Hart & Boundas at 512-968-0051 in the event that you or someone you love has sustained injuries or lost their life in a car accident caused by the negligence of another person. Our law firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means that you pay nothing until awarded full and fair financial compensation for your injuries and incurred losses.
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Disclaimer: We write these posts with the intention of providing general information about driving safety with the hope that people will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being seriously injured in an accident. If you are in an accident, we want to make sure that you know how to react appropriately. This post is not intended to be deemed as legal or medical advice of any kind. The picture used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.