HOUSTON, Texas—A family of five was seriously injured in a crash after a driver ran a red light at the intersection of Grand Parkway and the 1-69 on October 18, 2022.
Reportedly, the family was traveling in a Honda Accord when a Chevrolet struck the vehicle after the driver had run a red light. The crash caused the Accord to hit a traffic signal pole and travel into a guard rail on the opposite side of the roadway.
All five passengers in the Accord, including three children, were seriously injured and transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment. The driver and passenger in the Chevrolet suffered minor injuries.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing. Other details about the accident are not available.
A vehicle's crashworthiness may affect the manufacturer's liability in compensating victims.
Although, thankfully, no one was fatally injured in this accident, we must all recognize the seriousness of this event. The driver of the Chevrolet will most likely be at fault in this crash but may not have enough insurance to cover the medical expenses of a family of five. Because no family should have to shoulder the burden of medical bills due to the negligent actions of another, victims of crashes should also call for an independent investigation to examine the crashworthiness of the car they were driving when injured. If the car was not crashworthy, Honda may be responsible for covering medical expenses in this accident.
Vehicle manufacturers must design and manufacture vehicles with safety as a top priority. Since accidents are foreseeable, all cars should be rigorously tested to ensure they offer the utmost protection for the driver and passengers should the vehicle be involved in a collision. Unfortunately, manufacturers sometimes cut corners to save money and do not include the available safety features in their cars. For example, some vehicles may lack reinforcement in their roof or sidewalls, while others may have defective airbags, seats, or restraint systems. When manufacturers fail to prioritize safety and produce cars that are not crashworthy, victims of crashes can seek compensation for their injuries.
Here, if the family was not provided with adequate protection due to the design or build of the Honda Accord, they may be able to receive monetary damages to cover the cost of their medical expenses, as well as their pain and suffering.
