The woman was trapped inside the Hyundai and had to be extricated by emergency responders. She was later sent to a local hospital in critical condition. The 61-year-old trucker was not harmed in the accident. No additional information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress, and more information will be provided as it continues.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
18-Wheeler Crashes in Texas
Every day in Texas, there are reports of serious trucking accidents. On the state’s roads and highways in 2011, there was never a day without a fatality, and fatal injuries are a common consequence of accidents involving large commercial rigs. There were 15,676 large truck accidents reported in Texas in 2010, with 2,339 of these crashes resulting in serious injuries. These collisions are known to result in life-threatening injuries due to the sheer size of these vehicles in comparison to smaller passenger cars.
If you are hurt in a trucking accident in the state of Texas, you should take all the necessary steps to ensure that you have a solid case. An ordinary automobile crash is not the same as a truck accident. Semi-truck collisions are more likely to cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities for individuals involved, and the insurance companies and policies you will be pursuing payment from will be very different.
Speak with a knowledgeable truck accident attorney who has expertise with cases involving commercial trucks for the best way to safeguard your rights and obtain the evidence needed for a complete recovery. You might not have been able to afford the diagnostic tests and consultations on your own, but an experienced truck accident lawyer can fight for your legal rights like no one else. An attorney who has handled truck accident cases before will know exactly what needs to be done to get the most compensation possible.
Many people around Texas have received recovery assistance from the attorneys at Rasansky | McKenzie Law following a catastrophic accident involving an 18-wheeler or other large rig. Make sure the attorney representing you is qualified and has handled 18-wheeler injury claims before. Semi-truck accident cases are frequently complicated and include significant federal and state legislation. Give our offices a call as soon as possible at (214) 651-6100 to arrange a free consultation with an experienced Houston semi-truck accident attorney and talk about your options for seeking damages for your injuries sustained in a catastrophic crash.