Complete Harris County, TX accident reports and news.
Accidents in Harris County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Harris County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Harris County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Harris County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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A woman was killed early Christmas Eve morning after she was crushed by her own car in northwest Houston.
Police said the 24-year-old woman was headed westbound on Hempstead Highway around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning when she lost control of her Mercedes on a curve near Dacoma Street.
Houston, TX
Police say the driver of a SUV intentionally ran over a 50-year-old man on Christmas Eve in southeast Houston and fled the scene.
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
A woman who survived a car crash in north Houston was killed in another accident moments after the initial crash, according to witnesses.
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
A vehicle smashed into two houses Thursday night in northwest Harris County.
The accident happened at around 7:30 on Little Pine. Authorities on scene tell us the vehicle smashed through the garage of one house and into the garage of the house next door.
Houston, TX
Two people were injured after a METRO bus was involved in an accident in southwest Houston.
It happened in the 9900 block of South Main Street near the 610 South Loop around 11 a.m. Thursday.
Houston, TX
A high-speed crash killed one teenager and injured another two in northwest Houston Wednesday night.