Corpus Christi, TX - Truck Driver Ejected in Train Collision on US-77

Corpus Christi, TX (April 26, 2023) - A truck driver was hurt after being involved in a crash with a train in Corpus Christi on Wednesday, April 26. 

The accident was reported on US-77 and involved a semi-truck and a train. The commercial truck was hit by the train, and the operator was ejected in the collision. The injured party was transported to a local hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. 

No additional information has been provided. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

Truck Driver Injury Accidents in Texas

Reports that over the most recent five years for which data are available, truck drivers experienced the highest number of injuries and illnesses with time away from work, compared to other occupations, according to 1998 occupational injury and illness data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Injuries and illnesses decreased for all occupations over this time by around 20%, but the number of truck drivers climbed by almost 5% (up to 151,300), with women making up 17.6% of the total.

You may be dealing with long-term injuries if you were hurt in a serious crash or a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer. Sadly, passengers in smaller cars typically sustain more serious injuries. There could have been a number of factors that led to your car accident, depending on the circumstances. To ensure that everyone accountable for the accident that led to your injuries is held accountable, our attorneys will conduct an investigation.

Serious truck accident injuries could need ongoing medical attention or physical therapy. The value of your lawsuit will rely on the severity of your injuries. Every truck accident case involves a unique set of circumstances. The at-fault party is often responsible for covering both the cost of any necessary medical care and any resulting damages in Texas car accidents. Since trucking businesses typically employ their drivers, they are vicariously liable for any injuries brought on by those employees.

The Rasansky Law Firm is dedicated to giving the families of those hurt in collisions involving commercial trucks the best legal assistance attainable. As the injured attend to their wounds and other accident-related injuries, we are here to help. Speak with one of our knowledgeable and experienced Corpus Christi 18-wheeler truck accident lawyers if you want to have the best chance of recovering the full value of your claim following a major trucking accident. Our lawyers are ready to defend your rights and take on a powerful insurance provider. To schedule a free consultation, contact our personal injury attorneys at (214) 651-6100 as soon as possible.