La Porte, TX (August 10, 2021) – A fatal car wreck happened in La Porte just before 4:00 a.m. on the morning of August 10. Reports indicate that the crash happened on the frontage road for Highway 225 at Underwood.
Two vehicles were involved in the collision, according to local sources. A heavy truck was stated to have been involved in the crash that occurred for reasons still under police investigation.
At least one fatality was reported as a result of the incident. However, the identities of those involved have not been released at this time.
Authorities in La Porte continue to investigate the details of the accident. Nothing further has been reported at this time.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family or families of the deceased at this time.
Auto Accidents in Texas
Unfortunately, almost all of the accidents that take place in Texas and across the United States are caused by some form of driver negligence. Recent statistics compiled concerning the most common causes of traffic accidents in the US found that approximately 94% of the car accidents that take place are the result of driver recklessness, carelessness, or negligence.
Serious accidents in Houston and across the state of Texas take place thousands of times per year, injuring and sometimes ending the lives of thousands of people. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were over 12,000 serious car accidents that resulted in injury in Texas in 2018. Of those accidents, 14,937 people were injured and over 3,000 lost their lives.
The seasoned and skilled attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas in Houston, Texas have been successfully helping injured crash victims and their families collect the financial compensation they deserve since 1983. For decades, our personal injury law firm in Houston has been protecting and preserving the legal rights of our clients by negotiating just financial compensation amounts from insurance companies and other sources.
Call the law firm of Williams Hart & Boundas at 713-999-6945 in order to find out whether you qualify for financial compensation depending on the circumstances of your recent accident. We work on a contingency fee basis which means you pay nothing unless you are able to collect financial compensation. Call us at your earliest convenience.
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