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In 2018, ABC13 discussed a new report naming major Houston-area highways as three of the country’s most dangerous. According to the report, US-59, US-290, and I-10 were all found to have high numbers of fatalities between 2010 and 2016.1 Despite the creation of a task force to reduce them, Houston’s tragic trend of highway car accidents appears to continue.
Being involved in a car accident typically presents incredible challenges for the victim. If you or a loved one has been injured in a highway car crash, seek the legal help of a Houston highway car accident lawyer to get the justice and compensation you deserve.
The Houston Chronicle published an article in December of 2019 that examined the results of new efforts to make Houston roads safer. It revealed a response by police to over 600 fatalities up to December’s second-to-last week—a number equal to the year before but less than data obtained for 2016.
Why do these accidents continue to happen on Houston’s highways? Impaired driving at high speeds was listed as one of the top reasons, as was distracted driving. Lack of communication and cross-participation between engineers, advocacy organizations, and law enforcement was also identified.
Negligent driving by other motorists can be a main cause of these types of crashes. Whether a negligent motorist is distracted while driving because they are using their phone or they are driving while intoxicated, dangerous collisions can occur at high speed in a highway car accident. If you’ve suffered serious injuries as a result of a highway car crash, seek the help of our personal injury law firm today and get the help you need.
The high speeds involved in highway crashes cause injuries that are both wide-ranging and higher in severity than those sustained in crashes at lower speeds. Commonly reported injuries include:
These injuries have resulted in a lower quality of life, lost wages, and additional costs for pharmaceutical, physiotherapy, and other forms of treatment. However, past cases have resulted in compensation with the involvement of highway accident lawyers in Houston.
Complete driver awareness without impairment by drugs or alcohol remains among the most effective accident prevention method. Also, several alternatives exist to eliminate driver-impaired crash risk, including ride-sharing and ride-request programs like Uber.
Better driver education, as well as education for establishment owners on the dangers of over-serving adults or serving teens, can also go a long way toward preventing highway injuries and fatalities. However, even taking the most cautious approach won’t be enough to ensure you don’t suffer the consequences of a highway car accident. Our highway car accident lawyers can help you prove negligence, prove the extent of your injuries, and handle negotiations with the insurance company to ensure you get the best possible settlement for your case.
When a highway car accident occurs, the injuries may be severe. You may have been seriously injured or have lost a loved one as a result of the collision. In this case, compensation is frequently required to assist survivors to get through life after an incident like this arises.
Most of the time, those who are responsible for an accident will be held liable for all medical expenses and other expenditures that develop as a result of the incident. Our law firm can assist you in obtaining compensation from the negligent party so that you don’t have to worry about it.
We can also handle fighting for your rights to fair compensation and seeking to recover damages such as lost income due to being unable to work while healing from your injuries and damages for pain and suffering. We can help you quantify the extent of your losses and ensure that you are fairly compensated for all of the losses you have incurred.
The first thing to do is to check yourself and your passengers, as well as the other vehicle’s occupants for injuries to and/or pain in the neck or back. These symptoms should prompt a call to first responders for immediate treatment.
Call the police so that an accident report can be filed, and get witness statements and document the scene with photos while you wait. Be careful to discuss facts only, keep your emotions in check, and remain at the scene. Schedule a visit with your doctor even if your symptoms are minor.
Finally, you’ll want to have an experienced Houston highway car accident lawyer on your side. Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. are tough lawyers with years of trial experience. We have recovered compensation and justice for our clients, and we are ready to fight for you. Call our established law firm today for your free consultation.
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