Traffic on the Rise [2021]
With businesses lessening restrictions on working in the office, traffic conditions are reverting back to pre-pandemic conditions.
According to Houston TranStar, freeway traffic dropped by about 45 percent in 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic and has slowly crept back up. However, as we approach the end of 2021, society is in full swing to return to pre-COVID life. Unfortunately, this has resulted in Texas roadways quickly becoming flooded with drivers returning to office work, holiday travel, and the general desire to go out. After nearly 18 months of lockdowns and mandates, this surge can only be expected. On September 30th, the Texas Transportation Commissioner, Laura Ryan, commented on the increased congestion stating “our trend is definitely going in the wrong direction.”
As traffic conditions rise, all Texas drivers can expect an increase in the number of cars wrecks on Texas roadways. Every additional driver brings with them the possibility of causing a wreck and some of the most common causes of these wrecks include:
- Intoxicated or impaired drivers
- Speeding
- Failure to obey or disregard for traffic control signs and laws
- Inattentive & distracted drivers
- Driver fatigue
When you are injured by a driver as the result of one of the above scenarios, then you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills and expenses (past and future)
- Pain and suffering (past and future)
- Mental anguish and emotional distress (past and future)
- Permanent disability
- Permanent disfigurement
- Lost income (past and future)
- Property damage
If you were hurt by the negligent or reckless acts of another driver, then call the experienced car wreck lawyers at Buckley Patterson, PLLC, to discuss your rights and potential claims. We understand the ripple effects that an injury can have on your life and the lives of your loved ones. Our attorneys have represented hundreds of victims throughout Texas, and we are here to help guide you through this difficult time. Don’t let the at-fault driver, insurance carrier, or their attorneys make you a victim again. Contact Buckley Patterson, PLLC, now for your free, confidential case evaluation today. Our attorneys are available 24/7 to discuss your potential claims and help you, and your family, obtain the compensation you deserve!
