Houston, TX (August 4, 2021) – Further details have been released by officers after a fatal three-car crash occurred early Sunday morning, August 1.
Officers say that one person died and another suffered major injuries following a multi-vehicle pile-up on the Katy Freeway.
The fatal incident occurred in the westbound lanes of the highway near Barker Cypress Road around 2:30 a.m. A medical helicopter landed on the freeway to airlift one patient to the hospital, though their current condition is unknown.
The events that have led up to the wreck remain undisclosed but authorities will continue to investigate the deadly collision.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved and affected by this accident in Houston. We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this time.
Car Crashes in Houston
When you or someone you love has suffered injuries in a car crash, your recovery is most likely going to recover more than just medical attention. There will most likely be medical bills, vehicle repair/replacement costs, and uncertainty about when you’ll be able to return to work. Additionally, you’ll probably be dealing with an insurance company trying to get you to settle before you’ve even had time to heal.
At Williams Hart & Boundas, our Southeast Texas car accident attorneys have dedicated themselves to recovering the maximum compensation legally allowed for injured crash victims and their families. The attorneys at our law firm will do the following:
- Thoroughly investigate your accident/identify all responsible parties
- Gather all applicable insurance policies, whether held by you or other liable parties
- Obtain necessary medical records for review in order to determine an outlook on your recovery
- Figure out your current, past and future costs/losses directly related to the accident, including future medical and financial needs
- File claims with insurance companies/conduct all required settlement negotiations
- File a car crash lawsuit within appropriate court of law
- If necessary, take your case to trial before the court
Auto accidents are usually complex issues that require the expertise of skilled and experienced auto accident lawyers. Insurance companies are notorious for offering inadequate settlements to injured victims who may not be aware of the true value of their claim. For this reason, some unlucky crash victims settle quickly and for much less than they deserve. With the help of a wrongful death lawyer in Houston, you will have a strong advocate on your side who will be able to demand justice on your behalf as well as full and fair financial compensation for your injuries and losses.
Contact the law firm of Williams Hart & Boundas today for a free consultation. You’ll receive a prompt response asking you to set up your initial consultation so we can begin working on your claim as soon as possible. Our lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only get paid when we recover compensation for our clients. Call us at 713-230-2200 as soon as possible to get started on your own personal path to recovery.
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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.