There was a horrific accident at a Denny’s restaurant in Rosenberg, Texas on September 4, 2023. The crash occurred on southbound Interstate 35. According to local police, an SUV drove through a wall of the restaurant, which is located on a frontage road of Highway 59. Twenty-three people inside the restaurant were injured in the accident. All of them were transported to local hospitals for medical care. Additional details have not yet been released.
Accidents like this one are not rare occurrences. According to the Storefront Safety Council, a car crashes into a storefront building more than 100 times a day in the United States alone, resulting in over 2600 deaths and 16,000 injuries annually. These accidents can occur due to a variety of reasons, including driver error, mechanical failure, or impaired driving. Businesses located near parking lots or adjacent to high-traffic roads are particularly at risk.
Given the frequency and potential severity of accidents like this one, preventative measures are crucial. These can include the installation of protective barriers such as bollards or reinforced planters in front of a building. Moreover, store layout can be designed in a way to minimize the risk to individuals in the event of a crash. Companies and property owners simply cannot look the other way and ignore the risk to their customers.
Spagnoletti Law Firm has attorneys licensed in Texas, Florida, New Mexico and New York. We have handled numerous cases involving premises defects. Our attorneys have extensive experience and the skills needed to aggressively represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or been seriously injured in an accident. The attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was involved in a storefront accident like this one. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or to learn more about your legal rights.