Houston, TX (December 6, 2021) – An injury crash was reported to police in Houston on the afternoon of December 6. The wreck happened in the 2000 block of Almeda-Genoa Road, according to information from officials.
Sources said the accident took place near the King’s Banquet Hall on Almeda-Genoa when an unspecified number of vehicles were involved in a collision. Various responders including EMTs and police were sent to assist at the scene.
One or more injured victims were treated on-site before being taken to local hospitals for further care. Traffic was delayed in the vicinity of the crash scene for some time while crews worked to clear the wreckage from the roadway and assist injured parties.
At this time, authorities in Houston continue to investigate.
Our thoughts are with those involved in hopes of a full and fast recovery.
Texas Car Wrecks
Multiple times per day, a Houston car accident takes place, more often than not causing injuries and traffic disruptions. According to information from the Texas Department of Transportation, every 71 seconds, an accident takes place in the Lone Star State. In 2019, there were more than 450,000 Texas car accidents. Over 250,000 people sustained injuries and more than 3,500 were killed in traffic accidents that year.
Texas is currently among the top three most dangerous states for motorists, along with Florida and California. These states are also some of the most populated states in the nation, which directly contributes to high accident rates.
Authorities must carefully investigate the cause of each accident in order to determine responsibility. Most of the car accidents in Texas are the result of negligent drivers who drive while distracted, fatigued, or impaired. When you have been hurt in a traffic accident, you may be wondering where to turn for help. A personal injury lawyer in Houston may be able to assist you in the aftermath of your accident.
Houston Auto Accident Lawyers
Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may require extensive and expensive medical care that takes up a lot of your time. The recovery required for your injuries may seem long and arduous like it will never end. Fortunately, help is available to those who are going through times like these. Under Texas law, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation for your injuries and losses. It is important and in your best interest to contact a skilled and knowledgeable Houston car accident attorney who will be able to assist you during this difficult time.
At Williams Hart & Boundas, we will ensure that your rights are protected throughout every step of the legal process. We have been successful in the business of providing injured crash victims and their families just financial compensation since 1983. We will aggressively negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf in order to ensure that you are not taken advantage of. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless awarded financial compensation. Contact us online or by phone at 713-999-6945 as soon as possible.
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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.