Tyler-Longview, TX Car Accident Lawyer

Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Tyler(link is external), Longview(link is external), and across Smith County(link is external) and Gregg County(link is external). Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in this region.

Get information on car crashes from the Tyler and Longview law enforcement agencies

The Tyler Police Department(link is external) and the Longview Police Department(link is external) offer information on accidents. The Smith County Sheriff's Department(link is external) and the Gregg County Sheriff's Department(link is external) also provide reports on accidents they investigate. The Texas Highway Patrol(link is external) reports on crashes in its jurisdiction.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles(link is external) provides information on traffic and safety laws.

These departments are a good resource to get information after a car crash.

When someone is injured in a Tyler or Longview car crash, what needs to happen next?

In an injury accident, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost.

The major hospitals in the Tyler and Longview area include:

• East Texas Medical Center(link is external);
• University of Texas Health(link is external);
• Mother Francis Hospital(link is external);
• Longview Regional Medical Center(link is external).

As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out if medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy.

When a Tyler or Longview car accident is serious or fatal, it is crucial to find an experienced auto accident lawyer

When an injury is serious or a death occurs, the next step is to find an experienced Tyler and Longview car accident attorney to start the financial recovery process by launching an insurance claim. Major injury or wrongful death claims are complicated and difficult to manage. Having a Tyler and Longview personal injury lawyer on board is a great relief to injured people, or to the family left behind when a wrongful death claim must be made.