[07-26-2021] Waller County, TX – Four People Hurt After a Pedestrian Accident in Hempstead

Two women and two children were injured after an auto-pedestrian accident in Hempstead on Monday night, July 26.

The major accident happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Austin Street near 6th Street in Hempstead. A Chevy Suburban driven by a 62-year-old man struck two adult women and two children in Austin Street. How the crash occurred, and the reason it happened has not been established.

Four people, including two women and two children, sustained serious injuries from the accident. A 26-year-old and a 24-year-old woman, along with a 5-year-old boy, were airlifted to Hermann Memorial Hospital. Meanwhile, a 1-year-old girl was taken to an area hospital via ambulance. They are all expected to recover from their injuries.

The 62-year-old driver that struck the four pedestrians remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. The driver was eventually arrested for DUI-related charges and was booked into the Waller County Jail.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When a pedestrian is involved in an accident, the consequences can be severe, and in some cases fatal, for the person involved. Head trauma, such as concussions or brain bleeds, traumatic brain injuries, and many other debilitating injuries, is common after pedestrian accidents occur.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. have increased by 27 percent from 2007-2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14 percent. In the first quarter of 2019, there were 5,975 traffic crashes involving pedestrians in Texas, resulting in 669 fatalities, a 5% increase in fatalities over the same period the previous year. A total of 1,317 people were seriously injured in the incident.

Common injuries resulting from pedestrian accidents are head trauma like concussions or brain bleeds, traumatic brain injuries, and many other debilitating injuries. Many pedestrian accident injuries can result in either functional impairments or long-term conditions.

Waller County Personal injury Attorney for Victims of Pedestrian Accidents

If the driver’s negligence caused the accident that resulted in your injuries, you might be able to recover compensation by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Missed time at work, lengthy recovery periods, and high medical bills are some of the most common issues victims face after an accident like this. Through a personal injury claim, the victims will seek financial compensation for the medical expenses, lost earnings, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering caused by accident.

The experienced personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Arash Law have extensive experience and knowledge representing Texas pedestrians who have been injured or killed in pedestrian accident cases. We have a thorough understanding of the law that applies in such cases. We take the time to get to know our clients and their cases in-depth, allowing us to obtain the most favorable settlements or jury verdicts for them.

Call (888) 398-4017 for a free case evaluation over the phone or to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys. You can also visit our website and enter your case information or live chat with a representative. Don’t wait: the sooner you have an experienced Texas injury lawyer on your side, the better your legal rights will be protected.