Houston, TX (August 22, 2021) – An auto accident with injuries occurred in Houston on August 22. At approximately 5:37 p.m., police and paramedics were sent to assist at the scene of the wreck located near Avenue H.
Information from officials states that the incident happened near Avenue H in the 700 block of North 77th Street. An unspecified number of vehicles collided in the area resulting in traffic delays and injuries.
The severity of the resulting injuries has not been reported at this time. However, paramedics were observed assisting injured parties on-site. Those with serious injuries were taken to area hospitals by ambulance as needed.
Authorities in Houston continue to investigate the details of the incident. No further information has been reported at this time.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved in hopes of a complete recovery.
Houston Vehicle Collisions
Thousands of people are injured each year due to driver negligence. It is the most prominent cause of auto accidents across the United States, accounting for approximately 94% of collisions. On average, there are 6 million car accidents per year in the US, which means millions of vehicle collisions result from drivers choosing to act negligently while behind the wheel. The statistics are alarming. Close to 1,000 people are killed per year due to car accidents in Houston, Texas caused by intoxication, a dangerous form of driver negligence. Some other common forms of driver negligence include fatigue and distraction. Negligent drivers are responsible for almost all of the car accidents in the United States, which is a sobering reality.
Injuries sustained in serious car accidents often cost victims thousands of dollars. For this reason, it is very important that those who are injured negligently caused car crashes contact a Houston personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An attorney may be able to help you collect financial compensation that can help alleviate the costs associated with your crash. Usually, victims will find it beneficial to work alongside a skilled and experienced legal team after suffering through a horrific accident.
At Wiliams Hart, our legal team strives to assist injured crash victims maximize their recoveries. Our attorneys will meet with prospective clients in order to determine the most beneficial course of action depending on the circumstances of their accident. By looking over the details of your crash, our attorneys will be able to prescribe the best course of action to help you collect the maximum amount of compensation and the justice you deserve.
You do not have to face an issue like this by yourself. Call the Houston personal injury attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas today at 713-230-2200 as soon as possible in order to inquire about collecting financial compensation for your injuries and losses. No one deserves to suffer through a situation of this magnitude without professional assistance. Call us at your earliest convenience to discuss how you can collect 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.