In Galveston, a person hurt in a rideshare accident caused by someone else can recover medical costs, lost income, and pain under Texas law. Owsley Law Firm handles Galveston rideshare accidents from its Houston offices, comes to you, and charges no fee unless it wins. Call before you speak with any insurer.
Rideshare Accidents in Galveston
Where do Galveston rideshare accidents happen?
Rideshare crashes concentrate on Seawall and downtown during summer and Mardi Gras.
Galveston rideshare crashes concentrate on Seawall Boulevard and downtown during summer weekends, Mardi Gras, and Lone Star Rally, and on I-45 for rides to and from Houston. Many involve intoxicated third drivers, and the firm’s Galveston rideshare cases frequently combine the rideshare policy with a dram shop claim against a Seawall bar.
Corridors where Galveston rideshare accidents cluster
- I-45 between League City and the Galveston causeway
- I-45 at FM 1764 and the Texas City exits
- Seawall Boulevard from 61st Street to Stewart Beach
- Broadway (Avenue J) from the causeway to downtown
- FM 3005 on the West End
- SH-146 through Texas City and La Marque
Cases from Galveston
What does a Galveston rideshare accident case look like?
A family heading to the beach is rear-ended at highway speed on I-45 near the causeway by a driver who had been drinking on the way down.
What to do now
What should you do after a rideshare accident in Galveston?
- Get examined the same day. UTMB Health, John Sealy Hospital (Level I trauma) and HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland, Texas City handle the serious rideshare accident injuries from Galveston; an urgent care visit the same day is enough to start the record if you are not transported.
- Photograph the vehicles, the road, and your injuries where it happened, especially on I-45 (Gulf Freeway) and Seawall Boulevard, where scenes are cleared within minutes.
- Get the Galveston crash report. Galveston Police Department and Galveston County Sheriff reports are available through the TxDOT Crash Report Online Purchase System, usually within 10 days. The firm obtains it for clients at no charge.
- Report the crash to your own insurer, but give no recorded statement to the other driver’s carrier until you have counsel.
- Know where the case goes. Galveston rideshare accidents suits are filed in the Galveston County Civil District Courts, Galveston County Justice Center, or Galveston County Courts at Law depending on the crash location.
- Call the firm. Less than an hour from the firm’s Houston offices. The firm comes to you. The consultation is free.
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Common questions
Galveston rideshare accident questions
Where do Galveston rideshare accidents happen most?
Seawall Boulevard, the Strand and downtown, Broadway, and I-45 on rides to and from Houston.
Where is a Galveston rideshare accident case filed?
In the Galveston County Civil District Courts at the Justice Center on the island.
What if my rideshare to the Galveston cruise terminal crashed?
If the trip was in progress, Texas law requires $1 million in coverage. Beyond medical bills, out-of-pocket losses caused by the crash, such as a missed cruise that cannot be refunded, may be part of the claim if they are documented. Keep the cruise booking, cancellation terms, and any refund denials.
Which county handles a rideshare crash on the way from Houston to Galveston?
The county where the crash happened, in most cases. A crash on I-45 in Webster or Pasadena is generally a Harris County case, and one in League City or on the island is a Galveston County case. Texas venue rules also allow filing where the at-fault driver lives. The crash report’s location fixes the county.