Houston, TX (August 7, 2021) – A pedestrian was hit by a car on a roadway in Houston on the afternoon of August 7. At around 3:00 p.m., police and paramedics were sent to the scene in order to assist those involved.
According to reports, the wreck happened in the 12500 block of Ashford Meadow Drive near south Dairy Ashford Road. A vehicle struck a pedestrian in the area, resulting in injuries for the pedestrian.
Paramedics were observed assisting the injured party at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
Nothing further has been reported. Police in Houston continue to investigate. We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.
Pedestrian Accidents in Houston
Pedestrian-involved accidents take place every day in the United States. In 2016, with a total of 678 pedestrians killed, auto-pedestrian collisions represented almost one-fifth of all crash fatalities in the state of Texas, signifying an increase of 21.5% from the year before.
It is imperative that drivers remain vigilant when it comes to noticing pedestrians in the area. Most of these accidents happen because drivers are simply not watching for pedestrians and do not notice them crossing the road, stepping into a crosswalk, or walking on the side of the road.
Accidents involving pedestrians produce more fatalities and more injured victims than any other kind of car accident. Since pedestrians are completely vulnerable, they typically sustain injuries that are more critical than any vehicle occupant. This is why it is important to solicit reputable legal counsel if you for a family member suffered an injury or was killed due to the carelessness of a driver.
If you have lost a loved one in a Texas pedestrian accident, then a Houston wrongful death attorney will know the most effective methods for helping you obtain financial compensation for damages such as burial costs, medical expenses, loss of income, and many other damages brought on by the death of a family member.
The Houston personal injury attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas have been helping injured accident victims and their families recover just financial compensation after life-altering events for over three decades. We work tirelessly to ensure that your legal rights are protected and exercised so that you are able to successfully recover in more ways than one from your recent accident and the injuries that followed.
If you would like a free evaluation of your Texas pedestrian accident claim, reach out to our law offices at (512) 968-0051 and schedule your case review today.
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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.