Houston, TX - Driver Injured in Crash with 18-Wheeler on Homestead Rd

Houston, TX (April 21, 2023) - On Thursday, April 20, a woman was hurt after being involved in a collision with a semi-truck in the Houston area. 

The accident was reported near the North Loop Freeway at the 6001 block of Homestead Road at around 1:48 a.m. It was revealed that an 18-wheeler on the roadway attempted to make a U-turn when it was hit from behind by an oncoming vehicle. The woman driving the car was trapped inside the vehicle for almost 30 minutes as emergency responders worked to rescue her. 

She was later extricated from the car and transported to a local hospital for treatment. No additional information has been revealed at this time. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Semi-Truck Crashes in Texas

A large semi-truck can be completely devastating in the event of a sudden traffic accident. Houston experienced more than 2,835 injury accidents in just 2020, and the city was the site of 41 fatal truck incidents, according to the most recent data on commercial vehicle collisions. There were 41 fatal trucking accidents resulting in 46 fatalities that year and another 2,668 people were injured. 

You are overcome with grief when a loved one passes away suddenly in an unexpected semi-truck accident, and your emotional suffering is often accompanied by financial strain. This is why you should seek assistance from our Texas wrongful death attorneys as soon as possible. 

While the loss of a loved one is heartbreaking in any case, it can be more upsetting when it results from someone else's carelessness. You may be concerned about your future finances following a deadly accident and could be entitled to compensation if a family member died as a result of someone else's carelessness or wrongdoing. You might be eligible for compensation in a wrongful death claim to make up for the material and psychological damages you've endured. If you think you have grounds for a case, our skilled Texas wrongful death attorney can help. 

If a close relative passes away unexpectedly in a semi-truck accident, the Houston wrongful death lawyers at the Rasansky Law Firm are prepared to fight for justice for you and your surviving loved ones. We are committed to assisting you in recouping any financial losses following the unfortunate loss of a loved one in a trucking accident. We are available to help you file a lawsuit for damages against the individual or entity responsible for your loved one's passing, and we will do all in our power to secure justice and build a strong case for any resulting financial losses. Our firm has a track record of successfully protecting clients' legal rights and securing the outcomes they require for a full recovery. To schedule a free consultation, contact our offices right now at 214-651-6100.