Houston, TX – Major Car Crash on Austin St near Capitol St

Jan 27, 2021 | Houston, TX Traffic Accidents

Houston, TX (January 26, 2021) – Injuries resulted from a car accident that occurred on a roadway in Houston on the evening of Tuesday, January 26. Sources indicate that the crash took place at approximately 6:00 p.m.

At least two vehicles collided on Austin Street near Capitol Street. The contributing factors of the wreck are currently being investigated by area authorities.

Emergency medical personnel were observed rendering aid to injured parties at the scene of the collision. Those who were hurt and in need of further medical assistance were taken to nearby hospitals via ambulance for treatment. 

Austin Street was closed in the vicinity of Capitol Street for a period of time following the collision. First responders worked to clear the incident from the roadway in an effort to restore traffic in the area. 

Police in Houston continue to investigate the cause of the crash. 

Our thoughts are with everyone involved and injured in this Houston auto accident. 

Houston Car Crashes

Those injured in serious motor vehicle accidents in Houston find that their lives and the lives of their family members are often impacted in detrimental and unforeseen ways. In fact, over 17,500 people per year sustain serious injuries in car accidents across Texas. Car accidents can result in damages including not only debilitating injuries and loss, but also mounting medical costs, property damage, and lost wages, to name a few.  

In a number of cases, crash victims are forced to deal with life-altering injuries that often require extensive and expensive medical treatment. A large number of people injured in car accidents in Houston are forced out of work for prolonged periods of time due to their injuries. Unfortunately, traffic accidents in Houston and throughout Texas claim the lives of thousands of people while forcing their surviving family members to deal with a devastating loss and its resulting consequences.

Reaching out to a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney in Houston in the aftermath of a serious accident could benefit you immensely during such a difficult time. If your life has been impacted by a devastating, yet preventable incident, you may be eligible to collect financial compensation for your injuries and incurred losses depending on the circumstances of your crash. A knowledgeable attorney will be able to provide you with effective and aggressive legal representation in the event that your injuries and losses were the results of the negligence of another person. 

The auto accident attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas have secured justice for over 100,000 of their clients since 1983. They work diligently on behalf of their clients to ensure that their legal rights are protected and exercised in the event that they have been victimized by another person, company, or entity’s carelessness. Call our law firm today at 713-999-6945 in order to be connected with a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer in Houston. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis which means you pay nothing unless awarded financial compensation. Call us today. 

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