As Texans, we are getting back on the road after a severe pandemic. As commuting to and from work after the lifted stay-at-home order picks up, the streets and highways of Houston will become more trafficked. Even if you are a conscientious driver and always practice safe “driving hygiene,” certain areas of Houston will always be dangerous. While these are intersections to be aware of as a cautious driver, it’s not necessary to always avoid them, especially if they are necessary for you to get to school, work, and other essential activities.
Here are some of the intersections in the Houston area that see the most accidents, both fatal and non-fatal:
- Westheimer and Dairy Ashford
- Bellaire and Ranchester
- Fannin and Pierce
- Long Point & Gessner
- Fondren & West Bellfort
- Bissonnet & Wilcrest
- Shepherd & Allen Pkwy & Kirby
- Taylor & Spring & MKT Trail
- Hawthorne & Spur 527 & Holman
- West & Airline
- Bellaire & S Gessner
- 11th & Nicholson
- Patterson & Washington
These intersections may be in your community. They may be ones you use every day, or they may be intersections you hardly use. Regardless, it would be best if you kept these most dangerous areas in mind as you go about your day as a driver in Houston.
Why are intersections more dangerous?
There are several reasons why these Intersections tend to have higher rates of accidents than straightaway roads, streets, or highways. Intersections involve several vehicles moving in different directions, with different rules about who gets the right of way if there is no light applied. For this reason, it may be easier to collide with another driver or strike a pedestrian.
What should I do if I’m in an accident?
If you’ve been in a vehicle collision, you should contact a Houston auto accident attorney, whether you were at one of these intersections or elsewhere in the city. If you were injured or your car was damaged, you may be entitled to compensation. A Houston personal injury attorney is the first step in ensuring justice is served in your car or pedestrian accident.
No one plans on being injured, but we’re here for you if you. Contact Herrman & Herrman today or give our firm a call at (361) 882-4357 to speak to one of our knowledgeable Car Accident injury attorneys. Our law firm has extensive experience in personal injury law, having handled more than 20,000 cases. We have office locations in Ft. Worth, Brownsville, McAllen, Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi South Side, San Antonio, and Houston. Herrman & Herrman has Spanish-speaking and English-speaking staff so you can discuss your legal matter in the language that you feel most comfortable speaking.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
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