Houston, TX (September 28, 2021) – A car accident occurred in Houston on the afternoon of September 28. At approximately 12:28 p.m., police and paramedics were dispatched to the scene in order to assist those involved.
Sources indicate that the wreck occurred in the 2800 block of Reed Road in the vicinity of Kish Lane. The factors contributing to the cause of the wreck have not been reported at this time.
An unspecified number of vehicles collided in the area, resulting in injuries for involved parties. Paramedics rendered aid to those who were hurt at the scene before transporting seriously injured parties to local hospitals for further care.
Delays in traffic were observed in the area for some time while crews worked to clear the scene. Authorities directed local drivers to find alternative routes.
Our thoughts are with those involved. We hope for their full and fast recovery.
Houston Auto Accidents
As described by the Texas DOT, more than 19,500 severe car accidents caused injuries to about 31,000 victims and killed around 3,750 people in one recent year. Traffic accidents in Texas are often the result of negligent drivers who drive while distracted, fatigued, or impaired.
Texas has one of the highest car crash rates in the United States. Statistically speaking, Texas streets and highways are exposed to some kind of vehicle collision approximately once every minute. A Texas crash victim dies about every two and a half hours, and a victim endures a severe injury every other minute.
When you have been hurt in a traffic accident, you may be wondering where to turn for help. The severity of your injuries may require you to endure extensive and expensive medical care that takes up a lot of your time, energy, and money. The recovery required for major injuries may seem long and arduous like it will never end. Seeking the assistance of a Houston car crash attorney may be in your best interest depending on the circumstances of the wreck you were involved in.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Houston
Since 1983, our team of Houston personal injury lawyers has been providing injured crash victims and their families with full and fair financial compensation for their injuries and losses. In the event that your injuries were caused by the negligence of another driver, you should contact the law office of Williams Hart & Boundas right away. You may be entitled to financial compensation that can cover some or all of the costs associated with your accident, and more.
Usually, you will receive a call from an insurance adjuster inquiring about the accident and your resulting injuries, and whether you would feel comfortable making a statement concerning the issue. You should never speak to anyone about your crash until you speak to a skilled attorney first, especially if there were injuries involved. Under Texas law, it is imperative that you understand your rights and responsibilities after a serious auto accident. A Texas personal injury lawyer will help you figure out how to proceed, as it is their job to know the ins and outs of the law.
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means our services are free if you’re not awarded compensation. No one deserves to get taken advantage of by the insurance companies, or anyone else. At Williams Hart & Boundas, we have the passion to fight, and the experience to win. Contact our personal injury law firm in Houston at 713-538-1746 at your earliest convenience to discuss your case, free of charge.
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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.