[10-24-2021] Runnels County, TX – Two-Vehicle Crash in Ballinger Causes Serious Injuries

A two-vehicle collision off of a Farm Market road injures both the involved drivers on Sunday, October 24.

The accident transpired at approximately 1:10 a.m. on River Road and FM 2133, according to the Ballinger Volunteer Fire Department.

The Ballinger Volunteer Fire Department responded to the accident, and upon arrival, both occupants were found with various injuries.

The Ballinger VFD reported that a four-door sedan and a Suburban had crashed in the road. The Suburban veered off the roadway and into a large tree following the initial contact, which caused significant damages.

Runnels County Sheriffs, Ballinger Police Department, Ballinger Fire Department, and Ballinger Memorial EMS were all dispatched to the location of the accident.

The names of both the injured people have yet to be disclosed. The crash remains under investigation.

Two-Vehicle Crash Accident Statistics

Car accidents are more common in the United States than you might think. According to the National Highway Traffic Administration, a car accident occurs every 60 seconds. This means that in the United States, approximately 5.25 million car accidents occur each year.

Texas has the most licensed drivers and the most public roads of any state, with over 313,000 miles. It has some of the country’s busiest interstate highways. Unfortunately, Texas also has the highest number of car accidents per year in the country.

Around 246,000 people are injured in traffic accidents in Texas, with over 3,500 deaths. After a car accident, common injuries include whiplash, neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, soft tissue injuries, lacerations, broken bones, and bruised ribs.

Runnels County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Two-Vehicle Collisions

We don’t realize it, but we put ourselves in danger every day on the road when we travel in our cars. It’s difficult to predict when a car accident will happen. Every day, thousands of motorists travel the roads of the United States, and among them are inattentive drivers. If you have been injured in a car accident as a result of another driver’s negligence, you have the legal right to pursue a personal injury claim to hold them responsible for the damages they have caused you.

It is not easy to be injured in a car accident; you will be faced with high medical bills, debilitating pain, and possibly months of lost income if you are unable to return to work due to your injuries. However, once your personal injury claim is settled, you won’t have to worry about your expenses.

Our Runnels County car accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are all skilled, empathetic, and can understand the stress and complications you’re going through right now. We’re here to help you in your journey to recovery after a car accident. For a free case evaluation or an appointment with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys, call (888) 398-4017.