Three people were injured after a traffic crash in Austin on Monday, November 1.
The accident transpired at approximately 10:00 a.m. around 300 Ferguson Drive.
Initial reports say Austin-Travis County EMS responded to the location of the accident where one person was found unconscious.
An additional ambulance was also requested for another adult patient and a pediatric patient.
The first adult patient was rushed to St. David’s North Austin with non-critical injuries.
The second adult patient and the pediatric patient reportedly sustained non-fatal injuries. Local authorities are still investigating the crash.
Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
Car accidents are more common than you might think in the United States. A car accident occurs every 60 seconds, according to the National Highway Traffic Administration. This means that approximately 5.25 million car accidents happen in the United States each year.
With over 313,000 miles of public roads, Texas has the most licensed drivers and the most public roads of any state. It has some of the busiest interstate highways in the country. Unfortunately, Texas has the nation’s highest rate of car accidents per year.
In Texas, over 3,500 people are killed, and 246,000 people are injured in traffic accidents. Whiplash, neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, soft tissue injuries, lacerations, broken bones, and bruised ribs are all common injuries after a car accident.
Travis County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Two-Vehicle Collision
Even if we don’t realize it, driving puts us in danger on a daily basis. It’s impossible to know in advance when you’ll be involved in a car accident. Inattentive drivers are among the thousands of motorists who travel the highways of the United States each day. 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 against that driver to recover compensation for your losses.
Being injured in a car accident is not easy; you will face high medical bills, debilitating pain, and possibly months of lost income if you are unable to return to work as a result of your injuries. However, once your personal injury claim is resolved, you will no longer be responsible for any expenses.
Our Travis 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.