According to data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an auto accident takes place every 10 seconds on the roads of the US.
Deaths and injuries resulting
from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of
death for persons of every age from 3 through 33 years
old (based on 2002 data). Traffic fatalities accounted
for more than 90 percent of transportation-related fatalities.
In 2004, 42,636 people were killed in the estimated
6,181,000 police reported motor vehicle traffic crashes.
2,788,000 people were injured, and 4,281,000 crashes
involved property damage only.
If you have been injured in a car accident in Texas or have lost someone because of a car accident, you can file a case of personal injury or a wrongful death claim.
Those who are involved in car accidents may suffer
serious injuries or death. Various types of car accident
injuries include brain injury, injury to the spine,
neck injuries, fractures and broken bones, knee injuries,
and head injuries.
If you were in an auto accident, the serious injuries you sustained can often leave you in severe pain and discomfort and permanently disabled. Even if your car accident
injuries are treated properly, you may still suffer from permanent
disability or disfigurement.
Victims of auto accidents are legally entitled to recover
damages and compensation for their injuries sustained in the
accident. You are entitled to be compensated if your injury
is a direct result of the car accident and the accident was
caused due to another person's negligence or fault and not
your own.
Free case evaluations and consultation. NO attorneys' fees or costs to you unless we recover a settlement, benefits, or verdict in your case. We can initiate your case by phone or e-mail - CALL today for a free consultation 713-864-1941 or click here.
If negligence can be established, you can recover compensation and damages for the following: