Where do serious crashes happen in Fort Worth?
Fort Worth's Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, using 2019 to 2023 data, found that motorcyclists and other vulnerable road users were involved in 4% of crashes but 34% of crashes that killed or seriously injured someone. TxDOT ranks I-35W between I-30 and Eagle Parkway among the most congested roads in Texas.
Which court would hear my Fort Worth injury case?
Most of Fort Worth is in Tarrant County, so a case may be filed in the Tarrant County civil courts in the Tom Vandergriff Civil Courts Building, 100 N. Calhoun Street, Fort Worth. Parts of the city extend into Denton, Johnson, Parker and Wise counties.
The proper court depends on the incident location, defendants and applicable venue rules.
How do I get my Fort Worth police crash report?
Fort Worth Police Records is at 1000 Calvert Street, open weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reports are $6, and a certified copy is $2 more; the report status line is 817-392-4160.
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 Fort Worth crash victims?
John Peter Smith Hospital and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth are both state-designated Level I trauma centers. Cook Children's Medical Center treats injured children.
What should a rider do after a Fort Worth motorcycle crash?
Call 911 and get checked by medical staff, even if you can stand up. Keep your helmet, jacket and other gear as they are, because damage to gear can show how the crash happened. If it is safe to do so, photograph the bike, the other vehicle and the road, and get witness names before people leave.
Does Fort Worth's Vision Zero plan change my claim?
No. City safety plans identify dangerous corridors and set goals, but they do not change Texas fault rules. They can still be useful background, because a plan's crash data can show that a road or intersection has a history of serious crashes.