Houston, TX (October 31, 2020) – A motorcycle accident reported in the Houston area on Saturday afternoon left one person injured. At around 1:15 p.m., on October 31, the Houston Police Department responded to the site of an officer-involved accident.
Reports show that a Houston Police Department officer on a motorcycle was involved in a collision on the northbound lanes of Eastex Freeway feeder road near Lyons Avenue.
The officer sustained serious injuries in the crash. The officer was rushed to an area hospital for the treatment of injuries. No other injuries were reported in the collision.
Crews shut down the highway as they conducted investigations to determine what led to the accident. At this time, investigations are ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the officer injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Texas
Each year, tens of thousands of people are hospitalized with injuries from motor vehicle accidents throughout the state of Texas. Many incidents involve motorcyclists. Although these vehicles account for a very small portion of vehicles on roadways across our state, they are involved in a substantial number of collisions. Victims involved in these accidents are more likely to sustain critical and life-threatening injuries due to the fact that they usually only have helmets to protect them. A lot of victims sustain injuries like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and broken bones that demand extensive medical attention.
In some cases, victims who are injured in accidents as a result of another person’s actions, they may be entitled to compensation to help cover the costs of medical treatment, lost wages, and various other costs they face moving forward. Working with a responsive, aggressive, and effective legal team in the aftermath of your accident can help to ensure you get the justice you deserve. A motorcycle accident attorney in Houston can help you file a legal claim against those at-fault to protect your legal rights and best interests.
Our team at Farah Law has extensive experience helping clients throughout Houston protect their legal rights after being harmed in accidents through no fault of their own. From the beginning, we begin building each case as if it were to go to trial to ensure we are in the best position possible to demand compensation during negotiations. If we are unable to come to a settlement agreement, we provide effective and competent representation in trial to ensure our clients get the outcome they expect for their personal injury claims. If you were injured in an accident as a result of another person’s negligence, contact our personal injury attorneys in Houston at (888) 481-9359 to schedule a free case evaluation to see how we can help you. Our car accident attorneys are committed to helping our clients move forward to reach their goals after being harmed. Don’t wait. Call now to get started with protecting your legal rights and securing the compensation you need and deserve from those who cause you harm.
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