Texas Personal Injury Blog
For many people, a snow storm is an event that can involve fun and leisure. This is particularly true for children, as snowmen can be built and sledding becomes the choice for play. However, snow storms are not good news for public safety officials, as a recent snow storm in and around Lubbock served as a reminder of how likely Texas car accidents become when inclement weather strikes.
According to reports issued by several police departments, the snow storm that hit the area on Sunday led to at least 188 Lubbock car accidents, and this number does not even include Lubbock hit-and-run accidents. While most of the crashes that occurred were classified as minor, when this number of crashes occurs it can stretch rescue workers and other safety-oriented personnel extremely thin and leave those involved in crashes vulnerable to more serious harm.
We’d like to express our hope that anyone who may have been injured in these 188 Lubbock car accidents is able to make a full and fast recovery. In addition, these crashes will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Texas car accidents. Every year, more than 200,000 people are injured and more than 3,000 people are killed in these occurrences.
Even though driving obviously becomes much more difficult for anyone when snow is falling and roads are slippery, that does not mean that motorists cannot still act in a negligent manner such that this conduct leads to Texas car accidents and to injuries. People who have been harmed by a negligent driver in any type of weather still have legal rights that could include the filing of Texas personal injury lawsuits against those drivers. Successful claims could result in awards of damages that compensate plaintiffs for their losses.
If you or someone you love has been harmed in a crash because of negligent driving, you need to seek the help of Texas personal injury lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of the injured for many years. Contact the Law Offices of Greg Fitzgerald today to schedule a free initial consultation.