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Auto accidents are among the major causes of injuries, hospitalizations, and deaths in Texas and across the United States. Though, most traffic crashes usually involve two or more parties. However, there are situations where only one motor vehicle is involved in a traffic collision. According to the Texas Motor Vehicle Crash Report, single vehicle, run-off-the-road crashes caused about 1,550 fatalities in 2021.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT), every 1 minute and 7 seconds a car crash occurs in the state, with 1 person injured every 2 minutes 34 seconds, and 1 person losing their life every 2 hours and 15 minutes. In 2021, the TDOT reported the second deadliest year on record since 1940, with 4,480 traffic fatalities.

According to the website Car Insurance Comparison, which ranked the “10 States with the Worst Drivers,” Texas tied with New Mexico for the top spot.

As the nation recovers from the pandemic and its restrictions, people are driving their cars more and more, and as a result, crashes and fatalities are rising. Houston is even outpacing the state of Texas in some relevant statistics.

Any car accident is a stressful event that may leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. However, the situation can become even worse if your vehicle was hit by a motorist who leaves the scene of the crash.

According to statistics from the Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Facts, there were 474,549 total crashes statewide in 2020. When a traffic crash occurs, victims are often confused about what to do next and how to seek compensation for their injuries.

If you operate a big rig, then you are aware of the liability and danger that is involved if your 18-wheeler gets into an accident. Getting into any kind of vehicle accident is scary, and even more so when you’re involved in one while driving such a large and powerful vehicle.

In 2018, it was reported that around 6.7 million passengers in the United States were involved in a traffic accident. And according to the National Safety Council, in 2019 alone, over 4.4 million people were seriously injured from a car crash to the point where they required medical attention.