Waco Car Accident Lawyers at The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C. Help Seriously Injured Victims Fight for Fair Compensation

Firm points to new McLennan County crash data as it continues representing victims of I-35, US-84, and intersection collisions across Waco

WACO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Waco, TX — The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C., a Central Texas personal injury firm with offices in Waco and Austin, continues to represent victims of serious car accidents across McLennan County as recent crash data underscores the ongoing risks drivers face on local roads.

According to crash data published by the City of Waco’s Metropolitan Planning Organization, Waco recorded 1,684 total injury crashes in 2023, including 165 serious injury crashes and 33 fatal collisions. Serious injury crash totals have fluctuated over the past decade, ranging from 119 in 2018 to a high of 226 in 2021, while fatal crashes have remained a persistent concern, peaking at 40 in 2017.

The data also shows crashes cluster in the late afternoon, with 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 3 p.m. ranking as the most dangerous hours on Waco roadways. Interstate 35 accounts for the largest share of crashes at just over 18 percent, followed by US-84 at roughly 10 percent, with State Highway 6, State Highway Loop 2, and N. Valley Mills Drive rounding out the list of high-risk roads.
Why to Seek an Attorney After a Serious Crash

Many of the crashes that the Waco car accident lawyers at The Zimmerman Law Firm review involve preventable driver behavior, including distracted driving, speeding, and failure to yield at intersections. Two crash types come up often in Waco: rear-end collisions caused by tailgating or delayed braking, and side-impact wrecks at intersections and along high-traffic corridors such as I-35 and US-84.

The firm’s rear-end collision lawyer in Waco focuses on establishing fault through traffic camera footage, vehicle damage patterns, and witness statements, while its T-bone accident lawyer in Waco frequently handles intersection collisions that result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and other catastrophic harm. For crashes outside those two categories, a Waco car accident lawyer at the firm reviews liability under Texas’s broader negligence rules.

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule, meaning an injured driver can still recover damages even if partially at fault, provided their share of fault does not exceed 50 percent. Pursuing a car accident claim in Texas typically requires documenting medical treatment, lost wages, and property damage within the state’s two-year statute of limitations for personal injury cases. The Zimmerman Law Firm works to secure car accident compensation for medical expenses, long-term care, and pain and suffering on behalf of clients who were injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence.

Every Waco car accident lawyer at the firm lives and works in Central Texas and personally handles a client’s case from the first meeting through resolution, rather than passing files between intake specialists or separate litigation teams. That local presence gives each Waco car accident attorney familiarity with McLennan County courts and the way Central Texas juries evaluate serious injury and wrongful death claims.

About the Firm:

Founded in 1962, The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C. has represented thousands of Texans in personal injury and wrongful death matters from offices in Waco, Round Rock, Killeen, Temple, and Austin. The firm’s attorneys collectively bring more than 85 years of combined experience to serious injury and wrongful death cases, preparing every matter for trial to give clients the strongest position for a successful result. Each client works directly with the attorney handling their case from the first appointment through resolution, and the firm accepts personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, meaning clients owe no fee unless a recovery is obtained. The firm also offers home and hospital visits for clients unable to travel to one of its Central Texas offices.

Contact Information:
The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C.
3501 W Waco Dr
Waco, TX 76710
Phone: (254) 752-9688

Michael Zimmerman
The Zimmerman Law Firm
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