Laredo, TX (March 22, 2024) – On Wednesday, March 20, four people were hurt following a multi-vehicle collision in the Laredo area. The accident was reported on Interstate 35 SB near Benavides Street at around 4 p.m. A total of four vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched in order to provide aid to the involved parties. A woman involved in the crash was transported to Laredo Medical Center for treatment of related neck pain, and another man was taken to the same hospital due to knee injuries. The other involved parties refused treatment. The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined. The area was closed for several hours until tow trucks were able to clear the resulting debris. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Texas Car Accidents
Car crashes continue to be the leading cause of death of Texas residents. The state has not gone a day without a collision since November 2000, with hundreds of thousands of people being hurt in crashes in the state each year. Car crashes in Texas resulted in economic losses of nearly $55 billion in 2022 alone, and a car accident was reported somewhere in the state almost every 55 seconds on average. A total of 244,092 people were injured in crashes in the Lone Star State that year, with an injury collision taking place every two minutes and nine seconds on average. You should consult a trained attorney in order to pursue a claim for compensation.
Your very way of life can be on the line after a serious collision. You do not want to risk your recovery during this difficult time. Only a qualified Laredo car crash lawyer will be ready to get to work on your case. Contact the offices of the Edwards Law Firm today at 361-217-6679 to get started on your recovery with our trained legal team.