[08-28-2021] Kaufman County, TX – Multi-Vehicle Collision in Terrell Injures Eight People

Eight people sustained varying degrees of injuries after a multi-vehicle collision in Terell on Saturday night, August 28.

[08-28-2021] Kaufman County, TX - Multi-Vehicle Collision in Terrell Injures Eight PeopleThe accident happened on Interstate 20 near Farm-to-Market Road 429 in Terell at approximately 6:00 p.m. A pickup truck reportedly rear-ended a Kia Optima. Due to the severity of the impact, the Kia was thrown into the air then struck a Chevy Equinox.

Four occupants inside the pickup truck were rushed to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, one of the occupants is currently in critical condition. Meanwhile, one of the four passengers inside the Optima was taken to UT Health Tyler. The three other occupants were rushed to Methodist Dalla Medical Center.

One of the occupants in the Optima was listed in critical condition. The three occupants in Equinox did not sustain any injuries in the mishap. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Local authorities are further investigating the cause of the collision.

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Multi-Vehicle Collision Statistics

Car accidents in the United States are more common than you might expect. Every 60 seconds, a car accident happens, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration. This means that around 5.25 million car accidents occur in the United States each year. Every year, at least 6 million traffic accidents occur in the United States. In 2019, there were around 33,244 fatal motor vehicle crashes, resulting in 36,096 deaths.

In 2019, there were 439,388 motor vehicle crashes in Texas, with 256,338 individuals injured. There were 12,897 serious injury crashes, resulting in the deaths of 15,843 persons. Multi-vehicle accidents are only one sort of automotive accident.  When three or more cars are involved in a collision, this sort of accident occurs.

They are frequently caused by a “chain-reaction” crash, in which one vehicle collides with another, potentially causing it to collide with additional cars on the road. Distracted driving, driving while intoxicated, and speeding are among the most common causes of serious car accidents in Texas.

Kaufman County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Multi-Vehicle Collisions

Dealing with injuries caused by a multi-vehicle traffic collision can be difficult since they can influence many parts of life, including family, career, and finances. Speaking with an attorney is frequently the primary step in obtaining payment for your medical expenditures. Your accident could have resulted in costly hospital bills, ambulance fees, surgeries, medical equipment, disability, rehabilitation, or in-home care.

An injury lawyer is experienced in handling these tasks. Your attorney will make sure they are done right so that you get the compensation to which you are legally entitled so you can focus on recovering from your injuries. Arash Law’s accident attorneys serve people throughout Texas. Our personal injury lawyers have decades of expertise and a wealth of resources to assist you in winning your case.

We have recovered more than $200 million in damages for our clients, and we will fight for your right to fair compensation as well. Please call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form to schedule a free consultation.

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