Tyler-Longview, TX Car Accident Lawyer

Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Tyler, Longview, and across Smith County and Gregg County. 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 and the Longview Police Department offer information on accidents. The Smith County Sheriff's Department and the Gregg County Sheriff's Department also provide reports on accidents they investigate. The Texas Highway Patrol reports on crashes in its jurisdiction.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles 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;
• University of Texas Health;
• Mother Francis Hospital;
• Longview Regional Medical Center.

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.