San Antonio, TX (May 19, 2024) – An unknown number of people were transported to area hospitals with injuries following a crash that occurred in the Guadalupe West neighbor collision around 3:40 p.m. on May 18.
Reports from the San Antonio Police Department indicate that vehicles collided on North Rosillo Street. The incident prompted the closure of the roadway near West Commerce Street. Emergency officials remained at the scene extensively. Emergency medical services responded to care for injured victims. Those who required further care were transported to local hospitals. The accident is being investigated at this time.
Our thoughts go out to those who have been injured in this accident.
Car Accidents in Texas
Every year, automobile accidents leave hundreds of thousands of people in Texas injured. These accidents take place so often that one person is injured approximately every two minutes in our state. The unfortunate truth is that many of these accidents take place as a result of negligent drivers.
When drivers fail to operate their vehicles in a manner that is safe for others traveling nearby, it can have deadly consequences. Unfortunately, there are countless instances where innocent people are forced to deal with painful physical and emotional injuries. After being harmed in an accident, crash victims have the ability to file personal injury claims against those responsible. It is crucial to be able to prove negligence in an automobile collision. However, it is important to understand comparative negligence and how it can impact your case.
What is Comparative Negligence and How is it Applied in a Car Crash in Texas?
In Texas, the allocation of liability in car accidents is based on fault, as outlined in Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Ann. § 33.001. This principle is referred to as the comparative negligence standard. In cases where multiple parties are deemed responsible for the same crash, the distribution of fault determines their respective liabilities for resulting damages. For instance, consider a scenario where you are involved in a highway collision with two other drivers. If the first driver is found to be 80% at fault, they would be accountable for 80% of the total damages. The remaining 20% of the blame, assigned to the other driver, would result in them being responsible for 20% of the damages. To ensure you have the best chance of maximizing your recovery, it is crucial that you seek legal representation from a car accident lawyer in Texas right away.
Contact Our Legal Advocates Today
The Law Offices of Troy A. Brookover is a trusted and experienced legal firm that provides dedicated services to clients in need of help with accident-related claims. Our team prides itself on listening to our clients’ concerns, providing honest advice, and fighting tirelessly for the best possible outcome in each case. With over three decades years of experience and a track record of successful results, we are confident in our ability to handle even the most complex cases. If you have been involved in an accident, contact our team for a free consultation at (210) 226-2000. We are here for you 24/7 and ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. Trust us to be your advocate during this difficult time.
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