San Antonio, TX – Couple Struck by Drunk Driver on US Hwy 281
San Antonio, TX (February 22, 2023) – A couple who stopped to assist a drunk driver on the highway was hit by a second intoxicated driver early on the morning of Saturday, February 18. At approximately 2:23 a.m., the incident occurred on US Highway 281.
Reports show the crash occurred in the 15400 block of the highway. The couple was transported from the scene to an area hospital where they remain stable. The driver of the vehicle that struck the couple was found to be intoxicated.
Both drivers were arrested and charged with DWIs. No one involved has been identified at this time.
The highway was closed while emergency crews worked to control the crash scene. Police are still investigating the details of the incident.
We hope for the full and fast recovery of the injured parties.
Texas Traffic Accidents
Tens of thousands of injury accidents happen in the state of Texas every year. On average, over 15,000 people are hurt in car crashes in Texas yearly. According to information provided by the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2015, a car wreck was reported approximately once every 61 seconds. The state sees hundreds of thousands of auto accidents per year, and most of them are caused by driver negligence/error. For many years, intoxicated driving has been a top cause of vehicle collisions in the Lone Star State. In 2014, over 1,100 people were killed in drunk driving accidents in Texas.
Other types of driver negligence also lead to accidents in Texas, including distraction and speeding. Driver distraction is now responsible for one in five reported traffic collisions in Texas, according to information provided by a Texan news source.
According to these common causes of car wrecks, it is likely that needlessly negligent and risky driving habits will lead to injuries for more people in Texas in the future. Fortunately, injured crash victims may be able to seek financial compensation for the damages they face if they’re able to establish another driver’s responsibility in the wreck.
In order to prove that another driver caused your accident and injuries, you need to hire a personal injury lawyer. A personal injury attorney in Corpus Christi can help you recover just compensation that can pay for your medical care, vehicle repair costs, and more. You may be suffering in more ways than one after you’ve been hurt in a serious accident. Perhaps you’re dealing with physical pain while trying to overcome the emotional turmoil that was brought on by the accident. Additionally, you may be worrying about your finances and how your bank account will look after you pay all the costs associated with your collision.
The law office of Joe Brad Brock has been representing injured accident victims in Corpus Christi for decades. We work hard to make sure our clients who have been injured in accidents are able to recover financially. You should be able to focus on your mental and physical health after being hurt in a wreck. You should not have to worry about money at a time like this.
If you’re under the impression that a negligent driver caused your injury crash, contact Joe Brad Brock, an esteemed car crash lawyer in San Antonio. Our law firm will aggressively negotiate and litigate until a full and fair settlement is reached on your behalf.
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.
