Granbury Car Wreck Questions
Short answer: Lake Granbury Medical Center has the city's hospital ER, US 377 has the most crashes in town, and your own PIP pays first after a wreck. Local questions are first; health, insurance and legal questions follow.
Granbury and Hood County
Where is the hospital ER in Granbury?
Lake Granbury Medical Center, 1310 Paluxy Rd. For any life-threatening injury, call 911. ERs for Granbury.
What is the most dangerous road in Granbury?
US 377. It had 1,122 of Granbury’s 2,179 crashes inside city limits from 2021 to 2025 in our analysis of TxDOT CRIS data. Full Granbury list.
Who writes the crash report in Hood County?
Inside Granbury, the Granbury Police Department. Outside city limits it may be Texas DPS or the Hood County Sheriff’s Office. Every report is sold through TxDOT CRIS. Crash report guide.
Are night crashes a bigger problem around Granbury?
More than in the big cities. About one in five crashes in the Granbury area happened in the dark on a road with no street lights, in our analysis of 2021–2025 TxDOT data.
I crashed outside Hood County. Can I still ask for help?
Yes. The free consultation form accepts crashes from anywhere in Texas.
Health
I feel okay. Do I really need an exam?
It's a good idea. Pain often starts hours or days later, and a seat belt bruise across the belly can point to an internal injury. Delayed symptoms.
How long does whiplash last?
It varies. About half of people with whiplash still had neck pain a year later in a large review. Whiplash.
Can you get a concussion without hitting your head?
Yes. A sudden stop can move the brain inside the skull. Concussion.
Is fear of driving after a wreck normal?
Very. About 1 in 5 crash survivors develop PTSD. Emotional effects.
Paying for it
Who pays my medical bills first?
Usually your own PIP, regardless of fault, then health insurance. The at-fault insurer pays at settlement. Who pays.
What if I don't have PIP?
Health insurance or a letter of protection can bridge the gap. Letters of protection.
The other driver only has minimum coverage. Now what?
Minimums are $30,000 per person. Your UIM can pay above that, up to your limits. UM/UIM.
They offered me money quickly. Should I take it?
Not before a lawyer reviews it; accepting usually ends the injury claim.
Legal basics
How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
Generally 2 years in Texas (CPRC §16.003).
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
If you're 50% or less at fault, yes, reduced by your share (§33.001).
What does a lawyer cost?
Most injury lawyers charge a percentage of what they recover and nothing upfront.
What happens if I fill in the form?
A participating law firm contacts you for a free review. Free consultation.
Talk to someone about your Granbury wreck
Ask for a free case review from a participating injury law firm. No cost, no obligation, and wrecks anywhere in Texas qualify.