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Houston, TX - Man Killed in Truck Accident on Hwy 146 at Fred Hartman Bridge

Houston, TX (April 27, 2021) - Officers with the Harris County Police Department say that one victim, identified only as a 55-year-old man, was killed in a fatal big-rig accident during rush hour on Tuesday afternoon, April 27.

The accident occurred on the Fred Hartman Bridge shortly before 4:00 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Highway 146.

Police didn't offer any details on their investigation into the crash. Authorities also didn't identify who was killed in the collision, though they say that nearly all lanes were closed until 9:00 p.m. for the investigation.

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim.

Fatal Truck Collisions in Texas

People involved in car accidents are often forced to deal with and an array of consequences. Although we like to think that everyone comes out of vehicle accidents unharmed, this is far from the truth. In fact, where than 17000 people are hospitalized with injuries from car accidents each year in the state of Texas. In many cases, victims suffer from broken bones in spinal cord injuries that leave them in overwhelming pain. As if dealing with pain were not enough, thousands of people require extensive medical treatment for their injuries. In most cases of severe injuries, victims are required to spend extensive time in area hospitals and go through therapy for months. The mental, emotional, and physical consequences are only half the battle.

Quite often, victims are forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on the medical treatment they need for their injuries. For this reason, it is imperative that victims who are injured in car accidents caused by the negligent actions of others reach out to an accident attorney in Houston as soon as possible. When victims are injured in accidents, through no fault of their own, they may be entitled to compensation to help alleviate the cost of medical care and to offset the lost wages that they endure. Quite often, victims find it extremely beneficial to work with a reputable legal team after being injured in an accident.

At Farah Law, we strive to help injured victims maximize their recoveries. Our attorneys meet with potential clients to discuss the circumstances surrounding their accidents to determine the best course of legal action. By reviewing the details of your accident, our personal injury attorneys in Texas can help you fight aggressively to get the maximum amount of and the justice you deserve. If you have been injured in an accident as a result of another person’s negligent or reckless actions, contact our wrongful death attorneys in Houston at (888) 481-9359 to see how we can help you. Schedule a free case review with our team to determine what legal options are available to help you move forward and recover.

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Disclaimer: We have worked hard to build a solid and reputable personal injury law firm in Houston, Texas. We write these posts in an effort to create awareness about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle and hope that through awareness, people will drive with additional caution to avoid being seriously injured in an accident in Houston and throughout Texas. These posts should not be deemed as a solicitation for business. The facts and information in these posts should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. The pictures used in this post were not taken at the accident scene.

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