San Antonio, TX (March 4, 2022) – One man was left injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the San Antonio area on Friday morning, March 4. At around 7:30 a.m., authorities were requested on-site at a crash on West Military Drive.

Reports from authorities show that a gray SUV was traveling east on the Highway 151 access road when it collided with a green truck at West Military Drive. The impact of the crash caused the truck to strike a light pole and flip over. The truck then landed on its roof.

The man driver, who is in his 50s, was critically injured in the crash. The man was rushed to University Hospital for care.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

Car Accidents in Texas

In Texas, we see our fair share of motor vehicle accidents. In fact, roughly every 2.5 minutes, someone is hurt in a traffic-related incident somewhere in our state. These accidents add up to more than 200,000 people every year. Although the majority of accidents end in minor injuries and disruptions for victims, around 15,000 people are hospitalized with severe injuries that require extensive medical care.

When victims are injured in accidents, they often have to go through emergency medical care. Depending on the type and severity of the injuries, victims may have to go through long-term care and spend months off work to recover. When victims are harmed in accidents because of negligent drivers, they may have legal options available to recover. Reaching out to a San Antonio car accident lawyer at your earliest convenience can help to ensure you are able to get the justice you deserve.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding your accident, you may be able to recover compensation to help alleviate some of the costs you face as you move along in your recovery.

San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyers

Our San Antonio personal injury lawyers provide each client with individualized representation that is specifically tailored to reflect their needs and best interests. Around five decades ago, Bernie Packard of Packard Law Firm began practicing law to protect victims throughout Southeast Texas who have been harmed in accidents. As a “people’s lawyer,” Bernie helped countless people protect their legal rights.

We are committed to helping our clients by making the process of moving forward as stress-free as possible, given the unfortunate circumstances you are forced to endure. We work to provide each client careful attention and consideration, regardless of whether they have a small or a large case. We always treat each of our clients with dignity, compassion, and respect.

If you have been injured in an accident, you must act quickly to seek legal guidance to ensure you are in the best position possible to recover. Contact our Texas personal injury law firm by calling (210) 340-8877. Our team can meet with you to discuss your case and all of the legal options available to help you recover.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of these news posts. These sources can include local news reports, local police accident reports, Texas Highway Patrol accident reports, social media platforms, and at times, eyewitness accounts about accidents that are reported. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident so if you find any information that is not correct, please let us know right away so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. The post can be removed by request. 

Disclaimer: We hope our readers will be reminded to slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being injured in a serious accident. This is not a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post does not constitute legal or medical advice. The photograph in this post was not taken at the accident scene.