[11-16-2021] Gregg County, TX – Tragic Pedestrian Accident Causes Injuries in Estes Parkway

A pedestrian accident in Longview caused injuries on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

The accident occurred on a Tuesday morning, and the Longview Police Department confirmed that the southbound lanes of Estes Parkway were shut down due to the accident.

The identities of the injured person or persons have yet to be stated by the officials.

Local authorities are still investigating the auto-pedestrian wreck.

Pedestrian Crash Accident Statistics

If a pedestrian is injured in an accident, the victim is likely to suffer serious, if not fatal, injuries.

Head trauma, such as clotting or brain bleeds, traumatic brain injuries, and a variety of other debilitating injuries, are common after pedestrian accidents.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

In just one year, Texas saw 5,975 pedestrian-related traffic crashes, resulting in 669 deaths, up 5% from the previous year. Another 1317 people were seriously hurt.

Despite having only 30 percent of the population, Texas is one of the five states that account for 43 percent of all pedestrian deaths in the United States. Even on a per capita basis, Texas had the 13th highest rate of pedestrian deaths in the country, with 0.93 fatalities per 100,000 people.

Gregg County Lawyer for Victims of Auto-Pedestrian Accident

If you are hurt on the road, sidewalk, or parking lot, you have important legal rights to protect. To protect your rights and pursue your injury claim, you must take certain steps.

An injury sustained in a major traffic accident may prevent the victim from working, preventing them from earning a living. The victims should be able to recover from their injuries, but generating income during this time is a major source of stress.

If you have been in a serious auto-pedestrian accident, contact Arash Law Texas. Do not sign anything until you’ve had a chance to speak with us, or you risk losing some or all of the compensation you’re entitled to. Arash Law Texas has a wide range of legal experts from dog bite accident attorneys to car accident lawyers.

Our Gregg County pedestrian accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas have decades of experience handling all types of injuries. We collect more than $200 million for our clients and serve them all over Texas. Call (888) 398-4017 to schedule your free consultation.