Houston Personal Injury Attorneys – Smith & Hassler

KHOU.com is reporting a downtown Houston collision that has left one person dead and five injured.  According to the report, police said a pickup truck carrying five people was southbound on Milam around 2:00AM when it collided with an SUV headed west on St. Joseph. After the collision the pickup truck hit a light pole on the side of the road. Both passengers riding in the back seat of the pickup truck were ejected. A man died at the scene and three men and two women were taken to various hospital, including the driver of the SUV. Both drivers were tested for alcohol at the hospital; charges may be filed later as police are still investigating to see who was at fault.

A two vehicle collision in downtown Houston at Milam and St. Joseph left one dead and five injured

Car accidents commonly result in medical bills, lost income from work and a period of time after the accident when the injured person is in pain and is impaired from performing their normal activities. Texas law allows a person injured in a motor vehicle accident by another’s negligence to seek recovery of money damages.  Speaking to an experienced Houston personal injury attorney early in the process can make the difference between a relatively straightforward claim under the other driver’s insurance policy and a real nightmare.  Insurance companies will deny or undervalue claims if they have a reason to.  Smith & Hassler’s trial-tested Houston personal injury attorneys will provide you with a free consultation regarding your motor vehicle accident injury claim: call now or submit your case online.

KHOU.com is reporting a collision in Pasadena, Texas between two pickup trucks early on Monday March 7, 2011. Police are investigating to determine which driver ran a red light and caused the crash. A red-colored pickup truck was traveling northbound on Red Bluff while a white-colored pickup was traveling westbound on Bay Area Boulevard: one of the two drivers ran a red light at the intersection and the vehicle collided around 12:45am. Both drivers had to be air lifted to Memorial Hermann hospital and were listed as being in serious but stable condition.  Police plan to test both drivers to determine whether alcohol was  a factor in the crash.

If you, a friend or a family member have been injured in a car accident, Smith & Hassler’s experienced personal injury attorneys are available to give you a free consultation either in-person or by phone.  Sometimes people injured in car accident wait before consulting an attorney. They have good intentions: not wanting to seem “sue happy,” waiting to see if their injuries will get better or because an insurance adjuster is discouraging them from seeking legal advice (that happens).  It is better to know your rights early in the process and have an experienced Houston personal injury attorney explain the steps involved in car accident injury claim and what you can do NOW to increase the chances of a good outcome.