How common are crashes in Duncanville?
TxDOT's 2024 crash data shows 848 crashes in Duncanville, with 4 people killed and 22 suspected serious injuries. I-20 and US-67 are major routes through Duncanville; after a crash, the exact interchange, lane and direction of travel matter.
Which court would hear my Duncanville injury case?
Duncanville is in Dallas County, so a case may be filed in the Dallas County district courts or county courts at law in the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street, Dallas. The proper court depends on the incident location, defendants and applicable venue rules.
How do I get my Duncanville police crash report?
Copies cost $6 from the Duncanville Police Department, 203 E. Wheatland Road; call Records at 972-780-5024 (weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Reports are also available online through LexisNexis Police Reports. You can also buy the Texas Peace Officer's Crash Report (CR-3) online through TxDOT's CRIS system for $6, or $8 for a certified copy.
Which trauma centers treat Duncanville crash victims?
Regional trauma centers include Dallas Level I centers such as Methodist Dallas Medical Center or Parkland Memorial Hospital, and Medical City Arlington, a Level II center. Methodist Southwest Medical Center is a nearby Level III center.
What should I do if a driver fled after hitting me in Duncanville?
Call 911 and stay at the scene. Texas requires drivers in injury crashes to stop, remain and help, and leaving a crash that causes death or serious bodily injury is a felony.
Note the car's color, make, direction and any partial plate, and look for witnesses. Your uninsured motorist coverage may apply if the driver is never found, subject to your policy and Texas requirements, including actual physical contact.
How quickly should I ask for video after a Duncanville crash?
As soon as you can. Businesses near a crash, homes with doorbell cameras and other drivers' dash cameras may have recorded it, and that footage is often kept only for a short time. Write down the names of nearby businesses and ask them in writing to save the video.