Harris County Sherrif's Sergeant Recovering After Crash
A Texas sheriff and another victim sustained injuries in a car accident recently. At first glance, the accident appeared to be much more serious than it actually turned out to be. However, two people were hurt in the car accident and had to be transported for medical care.
The sheriff was on his way to investigate a stabbing report. He was apparently with a group of other patrol cars at the time of the crash. Three of the other vehicles had made it through the intersection when he attempted to go through. The light unfortunately turned red.
As he was navigating through the intersection, another vehicle came through and the officer’s car struck the woman’s SUV, effectively T-boning it. The woman was ejected from her vehicle. Fortunately she is expected to be okay, but her condition has not been released. The officer was also taken to the hospital where he received treatment for broken bones. He is expected to be okay as well.
A Texas Car Accident Lawyer can Help Win Financial Compensation
When an officer is responding to reports of a crime, it can be a dangerous situation navigating through traffic, but this does not mean he is absolved of responsibility for this Texas car accident. The other victim may be able to seek compensation for her injuries in the form of a personal injury lawsuit. There are no reports of such a lawsuit yet, but the woman is likely still in the hospital recovering. This could be an option for her in the future, should she elect to do so. Any judgment awarded, if negligence is established, could help her pay medical costs associated with this crash and any lost wages she may have suffered while recovering.
Source: NewsFixNow.com, “Harris County sheriff’s sergeant recovering after crash,” Nov. 19, 2012
