[12-05-2021] Harris County, TX – Hit-and-Run Accident in Madison Oak Street Injures One Woman

One unidentified woman was struck in a hit-and-run accident in Northwest Harris County on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

The accident transpired at approximately 1:55 p.m. in the 11900 block of Madison Oak Street.

The identity of the victim has yet to be disclosed.

Local authorities have not provided a description of the suspect’s vehicle.

The accident remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Accident Statistics

Remaining at the scene of a car accident in Texas is mandatory for all drivers. Hit-and-run is a term used to describe an incident where a driver hits you and then drives away without exchanging information about the collision.

There has been an increase in the number of hit-and-run accidents across the United States, including in Texas. It is estimated that 2,449 people were killed across the country in hit-and-run accidents in 2016. The number of fatal hit-and-runs has increased by 60% since 2009.

The number of people killed in hit-and-run accidents in Texas is on the rise, ranking the state eighth in the nation. For example, hit-and-run deaths increased by 30% in Texas between 2015 and 2016.

Hit-and-run drivers are responsible for one out of every five pedestrian accidents in the United States. In hit-and-run accidents, pedestrians account for 60% of the fatalities.

Harris County Hit-and-Run Accident Lawyers for Injured Victims

It can be devastating for the entire family when a loved one is killed in a hit-and-run accident. Insurers and other parties who don’t understand the risks may be able to influence their actions. That’s why having an attorney on your side is so critical.

Medical expenses incurred by a victim and their family members should not be borne by the driver who fled the scene of an accident. As a result, we will do everything we can to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Employ the services of a lawyer to help you achieve the best possible outcome in your hit-and-run case. Your primary goal is to return to a state of complete physical and mental well-being. Attorneys at Arash Law, including those who specialize in motor vehicle and bicycle accidents, are dedicated to upholding your legal rights.

Arash Law Texas’s Nueces County hit-and-run accident lawyers are here to assist you. For many years, our legal team has worked tirelessly to protect the rights of accident victims like you. When you’ve been injured in an accident, you’ll need an experienced Texas accident lawyer like those at Arash Law.

Our team is here to assist you if you’ve been the victim of a hit-and-run. Contact one of our experienced and reliable Texas accident lawyers for free at (888) 398-4017.