Houston crash injury attorneys note that the inclement weather in the Houston area on Monday appears to be behind a four-vehicle accident that led to the injury of 16 children on their way back from a field trip. The children, ranging in age from 4 years to 12 years, were in a van from the Alpha Kids Center when the day care van was apparently struck by another vehicle. (Source: click2houston.com, 7/9/2012)
The Harris County day care van crash occurred around 4 p.m. on West Gulf Bank near Sam Houston Parkway. 4 vehicles were involved in the weather-related crash. According to reports, none of the children’s injuries were severe, but we sympathize with their trauma after the no doubt frightening crash. No child wants to end an exciting field trip excursion with that sort of additional excitement. Officials are investigating the causes of the multi-vehicle crash.
Our Houston crash injury attorneys point out this unfortunate accident as another example of the dangerous collisions that can unexpectedly occur during bad weather. Slick roads, low visibility, and pockets of water in the road that can cause a vehicle to hydroplane can all cause accidents to occur when you least expect them. Inclement weather will sometimes further complicate things by causing traffic signal lights to go out.
We caution you to heed the example provided by this multi-vehicle crash and take additional safety precautions when you drive in bad weather. Slow down, especially on curves or turns. Take extra time to notice the traffic around you and look for traffic warning signs and lights. If visibility is too low to see properly, pull over (preferably well away from the active roadway) and wait for better driving conditions.
If you’ve suffered an accident injury from a weather-related crash and you have questions about what you need to do to make a valid injury claim, feel free to contact the Houston crash injury attorneys at Denena & Points for a legal consultation and case evaluation session. Your initial consultation is free, and we could provide you with the important information you need to start down the road to financial recovery after a costly and unexpected crash.