Injured? Find Emergency Care and Know What to Do Next.

InjuryER is an independent directory that helps people who have been hurt in an accident or injury find nearby emergency rooms, recognize warning signs and understand their care options. Search verified hospital and freestanding emergency rooms in Texas, starting with Greater Houston and Beaumont.

Life-threatening emergency? Call 911 now. Do not drive yourself if you may need emergency transport. InjuryER is an information directory — it does not provide medical care or dispatch ambulances.

17 verified facilitiesChecked against official sources
State trauma dataLevels from the Texas DSHS list
Dated listingsEach shows its last verification
IndependentNot affiliated with any ER

Find emergency rooms by location

Each city page lists verified emergency departments with an interactive map, directions, phone numbers and local guidance.

Now verifying: Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg and Stafford in Texas, then Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Atlanta. City pages go live only after every listing has been checked against official sources. See all Texas emergency rooms.

When to call 911 after an injury

Call 911 instead of driving when an injury could be life-threatening. Paramedics can begin treatment on the way and choose the facility best equipped for the injury. These warning signs need emergency help right away.

  • Unconscious, not responding normally or having a seizure
  • Trouble breathing, or chest or belly pain after an injury
  • Heavy bleeding that does not slow with firm pressure
  • Possible head, neck or back injury, especially with numbness or weakness
  • Bone through the skin, or a limb that is badly bent, cold or pale
  • Large burns, or any electrical or chemical burn
  • Confusion, unusual sleepiness or repeated vomiting after a head injury
  • A serious crash, a fall from height, or someone trapped or crushed

What to do immediately after an injury

The first minutes after an injury matter. These steps follow standard first-aid guidance and apply whether you are the injured person or helping someone else.

  1. Check for danger firstMake sure the scene is safe before you help. Traffic, fire, downed power lines and unstable structures can injure rescuers too.
  2. Call 911 if it could be seriousParamedics can start treatment on the way and take the patient to a facility equipped for the injury, which may be a trauma center rather than the closest ER.
  3. Keep a possible spine injury stillDo not move someone who may have hurt their head, neck or back unless they are in immediate danger. Support the head in the position you found it.
  4. Press hard on heavy bleedingUse a clean cloth or bandage and firm, steady pressure. If blood soaks through, add more material on top rather than removing the first layer.
  5. Follow the dispatcherStay on the line, answer questions and follow instructions. Avoid giving food or drink in case the injured person needs a procedure.
  6. Get checked even if you feel okayConcussions, internal injuries and some fractures can show symptoms hours later. Seek care for any new or worsening symptoms.

Emergency room or urgent care?

Emergency departments are built for potentially serious or life-threatening injuries. Urgent care may handle some minor injuries, but no checklist can rule out a serious injury.

Emergency room

Emergency departments evaluate and treat potentially serious or life-threatening injuries around the clock, with imaging, lab testing and specialists available.

  • Head, neck or back injuries
  • Suspected broken bones or dislocations
  • Deep or heavily bleeding wounds
  • Significant burns
  • Injuries after a serious crash or fall

Urgent care

Urgent care clinics may be appropriate for some minor injuries when there are no warning signs, such as a small cut or a mild sprain where you can still bear weight.

  • Limited hours and equipment
  • Not equipped for emergencies
  • Not listed in this directory

When in doubt, choose the ER

An online checklist cannot rule out a serious injury. Choose emergency care when you are unsure, and take extra care with:

  • Older adults who fall
  • People taking blood thinners who hit their head
  • Young children and infants
  • Pain that keeps getting worse

What happens at an emergency room?

Knowing the usual steps can make an ER visit less stressful. Most emergency departments follow this general sequence.

  1. Arrival and registrationStaff record your name, symptoms and how the injury happened. If you arrive by ambulance, care often starts right away.
  2. TriageA nurse checks vital signs and the seriousness of the injury. Patients are seen in order of medical urgency, not arrival time.
  3. Clinician evaluationAn emergency physician or advanced practice provider examines you and asks about the injury, your medicines and allergies.
  4. Testing when neededX-rays, CT scans, ultrasound or lab work may be ordered depending on the injury and the facility’s equipment.
  5. Treatment, stabilization or transferCare may include pain control, wound repair, splinting or surgery. Facilities without a needed service arrange transfer.
  6. Discharge or admissionYou either go home with written instructions and follow-up plans, or you are admitted to a hospital for more care.

The order, wait times and procedures vary with clinical urgency and each facility’s capabilities.

After your ER visit

Recovery continues after you leave the emergency room. Following your discharge instructions and knowing when to seek more care can prevent complications.

  • Discharge instructions: read them before you leave and ask about anything unclear
  • Medicines: know what was prescribed, how to take it and what to avoid
  • Wound and splint care: keep dressings clean and dry as directed
  • Follow-up: book appointments with your doctor or specialist on time
  • Rehabilitation: physical therapy may be recommended for some injuries
  • Work and activity: return when your treating clinician says it is safe
  • Warning signs: return or call 911 for worsening pain, fever, numbness or new symptoms
  • Records: keep copies of visit summaries and bills for insurance or workplace claims

An independent directory you can check

Independent directory. InjuryER is not affiliated with, owned by or paid by any emergency room, hospital or health system. We built it to help people who have been injured or in an accident find the nearest emergency care quickly.

InjuryER is run independently. We do not own, operate or receive payment from any emergency room, hospital or health system, and we do not rank facilities. Our only goal is to help people who are injured, or caring for someone who is, find the nearest appropriate emergency care quickly.

  • Official sources only. Addresses, phone numbers and hours come from each facility’s own website or health system. Trauma levels come from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • Blank means unconfirmed. If a detail cannot be verified, we leave it out.
  • Dated and sourced. Every listing shows when it was last checked and links to its sources.
  • Conservative guidance. Injury information follows established first-aid and emergency-care references and always points to 911 for possible emergencies.

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Injury and emergency room questions

How do I find the nearest emergency room after an injury?

Search this directory by city or ZIP code to see verified hospital and freestanding emergency rooms with directions and phone numbers. If the injury could be life-threatening, call 911 instead of driving. Paramedics may take the patient to a facility better equipped for the injury than the closest one.

When should I call 911 instead of going to the ER myself?

Call 911 if someone is unconscious, has trouble breathing, is bleeding heavily, may have a head, neck or back injury, or was in a serious crash or fall. Do not drive yourself if you feel faint, confused or in severe pain.

Should I go to the ER or urgent care for an injury?

Emergency rooms handle potentially serious injuries such as head injuries, suspected fractures, deep wounds and significant burns. Urgent care may suit some minor injuries without warning signs. If you are unsure, choose the emergency room.

What is the difference between a hospital ER and a freestanding ER?

A hospital emergency department is inside a hospital, so admission and surgery are available on site. A freestanding emergency room is licensed to provide emergency care but is not physically part of a hospital; it stabilizes patients and transfers them when hospital care is needed.

Is InjuryER affiliated with any emergency room?

No. InjuryER is an independent information resource. We are not affiliated with, owned by or paid by any emergency room, hospital or health system listed in the directory.

Will the emergency room accept my insurance?

It depends on the facility and your plan. Each listing includes what the facility states about insurance when available. Federal law generally protects patients from surprise balance bills for emergency care, but you may still owe your plan’s usual cost-sharing.

Do emergency rooms treat people without insurance?

Hospitals with emergency departments that participate in Medicare must screen and stabilize anyone with an emergency medical condition, regardless of ability to pay. Ask the facility about financial assistance programs.

Why should I get checked after an accident if I feel fine?

Some injuries, including concussions, internal bleeding and whiplash, can take hours to show symptoms. Seek care for any new or worsening pain, numbness, headache, confusion or trouble breathing, and keep records of every medical visit.

Find an emergency room near you

Search by city, ZIP code or facility name. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Not affiliated with any emergency room. InjuryER is an independent information resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or compensated by the facilities listed, and we do not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Listings are compiled from official facility websites, health-system pages and state agency sources (such as the Texas Department of State Health Services trauma facility list), and each shows its last verification date. Hours, services, insurance participation and ownership can change; call the facility or check its official website before you go when your condition allows. A freestanding emergency room is not a trauma center unless state records say so. Listing order does not indicate quality, speed or wait time. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911.