Houston, TX (March 8, 2023) – A two-vehicle collision in the Houston area resulted in a fatality on Tuesday, March 7.
The deadly crash was reported on W. Sam Houston Tollway near Westheimer Road that afternoon at around 3 p.m. Two cars crashed on the roadway, and all lanes were closed while emergency responders were present. One person involved sustained fatal injuries.
No additional information has been provided at this time.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Car Accidents in Texas
Every year, there are around 500,000 car accidents in Texas. There are more car crashes and fatalities despite the fact that there are fewer passenger cars on the road. On Texas’s roads, sadly, someone dies every day. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one auto accident is reported in the state every minute and seven seconds, and one fatality is reported every two hours and fifteen minutes. You can be injured in a serious crash at almost any time, and you should contact an attorney if you believe you have a claim for compensation.
Even the most basic legal principles may be challenging for someone without the necessary experience. When you are already coping with the consequences of a tragic car accident, it can be difficult to know what to do. If a loved one you care about passed away in an automobile accident, it could seem practically impossible to file a claim for damages. A lawyer can walk you through the process and make sure no important details are overlooked. The events leading up to and immediately following the accident will determine whether or not your claim is successful. As the majority of victims’ families are unfamiliar with the legal system, it is advisable to speak with a lawyer before making any decisions.
We will all experience the loss of a loved one at some point in our life, but an unexpected passing can be especially traumatic. You probably had no idea how severely and profoundly the passing of a loved one in an unplanned auto accident would affect your way of life. During this terrible period in your life, it could be difficult for you and your loved ones to provide both material and emotional assistance for your family.
You might believe that nothing in your life will ever be the same again after losing a loved one. The suffering that frequently follows an unexpected death in a close family is something our Houston wrongful death attorneys are all too familiar with. The Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC’s legal staff can strongly support wrongful death claims submitted by families who lost loved ones. A Texas car crash lawyer can assist you in obtaining the appropriate financial support if a careless driver kills a member of your family. To schedule a meeting with a lawyer to discuss your options for obtaining compensation following an unanticipated loss in the family, contact our offices at 210-340-5550.
Note: Our team used secondary sources when creating this post. These sources include but are not limited to local and state police reports, local news reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about the accident described. Our team has not independently verified all the facts surrounding this accident. For this reason, if you locate any information that is incorrect, please let us know immediately so that we can correct the error. We will remove a post if requested.
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