Lufkin, TX - 18-Wheeler Injury Crash Closes All Lanes on Loop 287

Lufkin, TX (July 14, 2023) - On Friday, July 7, a crash involving an 18-wheeler resulted in the closure of a highway in the Lufkin area. 

The accident was reported on Loop 287 NB near the Chicken Express restaurant. A semi-truck was involved in a traffic accident, and all northbound lanes were shut down. Emergency responders were dispatched to provide aid to the injured parties. 

At this time, no updates on the accident have been provided. 

Local authorities are handling the ongoing crash investigation. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Trucking Accidents in Texas

Every year, there are around 500,000 collisions involving 18-wheelers across the United States. Statistics show that nearly 5,000 trucking accidents result in fatal injuries annually. There were 450,000 accidents involving 18-wheelers reported by local authorities in 2017, and 4,237 of these 450,000 collisions resulted in fatalities.18-wheeler crash lawsuits are usually more complicated than a typical car accident suit, so they can be harder to win. This is due to the fact that 18-wheeler drivers and the businesses that employ them are governed by both state and federal laws and rules that ordinary motorists are not. As a result, when pursuing an 18-wheeler accident claim, your attorney will need to consider Texas law and any applicable federal statutes. The commercial trucking industry in the United States is massive. Large transportation companies have teams of trained lawyers on their side, and their only job is to fight personal injury claims and divert blame from the business. They may even try to deny your claim altogether, blaming you in full for the accident in order to protect their bottom line. In other words, they want to give you the lowest payment possible. This is why your claim needs to be handled by a Texas truck accident lawyer with experience and resources. If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident involving an 18-wheeler or another large rig, the attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm are ready to help. Contact a knowledgeable Lufkin semi-truck wreck lawyer for a free consultation by calling our offices at (214) 651-6100. There are many potential parties who can be held liable for your injuries, and we will work tirelessly to determine who is at fault for your accident.