Houston, TX (November 11, 2021) – Paramedics and police responded to the site of a car accident with injuries on Thursday, November 11 in Houston. The incident was reported to authorities in the area at approximately 5:20 p.m.
Reports state that victims were injured during a vehicle crash that occurred in the 11700 block of Airline Drive near Goodson Drive. Emergency medical personnel, first responders, and various other emergency services were dispatched to the scene of the accident where they medically evaluated and treated the injured victims.
At least one victim required transportation to an area medical center for treatment. The names of those involved have not been released at this time, as authorities in Houston continue to investigate.
Delays in traffic ensued near the intersection of Goodson and Airline Drives for some time on the evening of November 11 while crews worked to determine the cause of the incident and assist injured parties.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Texas Car Crashes
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 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 in a negligently caused car crash contact a Texas 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.
Houston Auto Accident Lawyers
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. Contact 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.