One person suffered serious injuries and was transported to University Medical Center by ambulance. At this time, no updates on the condition of the injured party have been provided. The roadway was later reopened to outside traffic. The circumstances leading to the crash have not yet been determined. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Car Accidents in Texas
Texas experienced a high number of serious crashes each year. Drivers in the state traveled almost 290 billion miles on Texas roadways in 2022, with collisions resulting in an estimated $55,900,000,000 in economic damages. Compared to 2021, this is an increase of over 1.66 percent. There is an injury on the road every two minutes and nine seconds, and there is a crash reported somewhere in the state every 55 seconds. In 2021, there were 4,481 fatalities on Texas roadways and almost 244,000 injuries. That translates to one fatal car accident about every hour and 55 minutes on average. Your very way of life can be on the line after a crash, and it is key that you are able to do everything possible to make sure you are ready to protect your rights by partnering with a trained attorney.
After a catastrophic auto accident, your life might never be the same. The road can be a dangerous place, and you never know when an accident will occur when sharing a road with a motor vehicle. You might have permanent injuries and other damages as a result of a crash, and you’ll need to be able to make the strongest claim you can in order to get the most compensation possible. Many victims make the error of trying to pursue a personal injury claim alone, which puts them at risk of being exposed while they work to resolve their case without the support they need. If you want to maximize your recovery, you should always work with an experienced attorney to make sure your case is handled properly from start to finish.
The legal team at Rasansky | McKenzie Law is here to help guide you through the legal process and answer your questions if you or someone close to you is hurt in a car crash. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100. Our Lubbock car accident lawyers will be by your side at every stage of your recovery to make sure your legal rights are upheld.