Corpus Christi, TX – Two-Car Wreck Causes Injuries on Nile Dr near McArdle Rd

Corpus Christi, TX (August 25, 2021) – A two-car crash caused injuries on a roadway in Corpus Christi on the evening of August 19. Sources indicate that the wreck occurred just before 6:00 p.m. on Nile Drive. 

According to reports from authorities, the collision took place in the 1300 block of Nile Drive in Nueces near McArdle Road. Two vehicles collided in the area causing injuries to involved parties. 

Paramedics and other first responders were observed assisting injured victims at the crash site shortly after the incident occurred. At least one individual was taken to an area medical center to be treated for injuries they sustained in the collision. 

Currently, no one involved has been identified to the public. Police in Corpus Christi continue to investigate the details of the accident. 

Our thoughts are with those involved. We hope for their full recovery. 

Auto Accidents in Corpus Christi

The majority of people will be involved in some kind of traffic accident in their lifetime. Thousands are involved in vehicle collisions each year in the United States. Many crashes take place due to things like mechanical failure, sun glare, or hazardous road conditions due to inclement weather. However, a number of accidents are the result of drivers who are distracted, under the influence, fatigued, negligent, or just careless. Continue reading to learn some numbers behind auto accident statistics in Texas. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has compiled highway fatality numbers for the United States. According to those numbers, 37,133 people lost their lives in car accidents in 2017. More traffic accidents take place in Texas than in any other state in the nation. A crash in Texas occurs approximately once every 71 seconds. Someone loses their life in a Texas auto accident approximately once every two and a half hours, and someone is seriously injured approximately once every two minutes. In 2019, Texas saw over 19,000 serious injury accidents with more than 30,000 serious injury victims. Additionally, that same year, there were approximately 3,700 motor vehicle accident fatalities. 

If you feel that you or a loved one have been injured in a traffic accident caused by another person’s negligence, contacting a Corpus Christi personal injury attorney is in your best interest. You could be entitled to significant financial compensation for the injuries and losses you may have endured as a result of a negligent traffic accident. Victims and their families often suffer a great deal after serious injuries are needlessly caused by the carelessness of other people on the road. Allow a car accident lawyer in Corpus Christi like Joe Brad Brock to help you better understand your legal rights as an injured accident victim. Joe Brad Brock, a skilled and qualified South Texas personal injury attorney, will not only help you to better understand your legal rights, but he will also assist you in exercising them in order to receive just compensation for your injuries. 

Corpus Christi Car Accident Attorney

Joe Brad Brock has been aggressively fighting for the rights of injured traffic accident victims in Corpus Christi and throughout South Texas since 1995. If you or a loved one have been injured in a South Texas car crash caused by negligence, contact Joe Brad Brock in order to discuss your options for compensation for your injuries and losses. Our legal team has been helping injured accident victims throughout South Texas preserve their legal rights for close to 30 years. We possess extensive experience in providing those injured in negligent accidents with the compensation they deserve. Call our law firm today at (361)-884-1086 for a free consultation and to speak with an attorney about your case. 

Note: These posts are written with the use of outside sources.  These outside sources include but are not limited to news reports, police reports, police news bulletins, social media posts, eyewitness accounts about accidents in Texas. For this reason, the information provided in this post has not been verified independently by members of our firm or writing team. If you discover any information that is not correct in our post, contact our firm and we will make every effort to correct the information to ensure that our post reflects the most accurate information available. 

Disclaimer: We take pride in being valued members of the local business community in Corpus Christi and are always striving to improve the safety of our fellow community members. While we are always saddened to know that someone was injured in an accident, attorney Joe Brad Brock hopes that through awareness and education, people will take the necessary precautions to avoid being injured in a serious accident like this. The information contained in these posts should not be considered legal advice or medical advice.  This post is not a solicitation for business and should not be viewed as such. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual crash scene.