[08-25-2021] Harris County, TX – Child Injured By a Reckless Dirt Biker in Spring

An 8th-grade student was seriously hurt after a person riding a dirt bike struck them in Spring on Wednesday afternoon, August 25.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the accident took place in the 271000 block of Cypresswood Drive near Twin Creeks Center Faculty at approximately 4:00 p.m.

A man was riding a dirt bike near the school during dismissal time. The man riding the dirt bike then struck an 8th-grade student under unclear circumstances.

The 8th-grade student was seriously injured in the mishap. They were immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Authorities apprehended the dirt bike driver. He was arrested in relation to the accident. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Local authorities are currently investigating the case.

Reckless Driving Statistics

Traffic accidents in Texas can be caused by various factors, including severe weather and wet or icy roadways. However, careless drivers are to blame for the vast majority of car accidents. Reckless driving is responsible for 33% of all fatalities in major car accidents, which number over 13,000 per year. The speed of reckless driving is blamed for 30% of car accidents.

In the state of Texas alone, 246,335 persons were wounded in motor vehicle accidents in 2015. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 13,616 crashes resulted in serious injury and 17,011 people seriously injured in total. Driving a vehicle with a “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of individuals or property” is considered reckless driving in Texas. Dangerous driving, such as exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 miles per hour or passing in dangerous zones on two-lane highways, causes accidents and endangers life.

Harris County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Reckless Driving

If you have never been in an accident before, it can be not easy to know what to do to protect your legal rights. Insurance companies know this. They sometimes try to pressure injury victims into settling quickly before they can consult with a lawyer. You always have the right to consult with your attorney before making any decisions about your case.

For most injury victims, the right to compensation is the most important legal right that they have. You have the right to compensation that is fair. You have the right to be compensated for all the losses you have suffered, including financial losses (such as medical bills and lost wages) as well as non-economic losses (such as your pain and suffering).

It can be difficult to know what compensation is fair in any given case. Insurance companies sometimes try to take advantage of that fact. You need independent legal advice from your own lawyer, who can tell you what a jury is likely to award if your case goes to trial. The guidance of an attorney, in turn, allows you to make an informed decision about whether or not to accept a settlement offer. Our motorcycle accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are here to help you. Call (888) 398-4017 to schedule your free consultation.