Mansfield, TX - Flatbed Rollover Crash on US-287 at Lone Star Rd

Mansfield, TX (January 31, 2024) - There were reported injuries after a crash involving a flatbed truck in the Mansfield area on Monday, January 29. The accident took place that afternoon on US-287 near Lone Star Road. A flatbed tractor-trailer was traveling on the highway when it overturned. 

All lanes were closed as a result of the crash. Emergency responders were dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties, and those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized for additional support. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims have been provided. 

The area was later reopened to outside traffic after tow trucks were able to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

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

Truck Rollover Crashes in Texas

Large vehicles that are top-heavy are more likely to overturn. In fact, semi-truck rollovers are extremely common in the United States. Nearly 3.6 percent of trucking fatalities nationwide in 2020 involved overturned trucks. Statistics show that almost 78 percent of cargo tank truck rollovers involve some form of operator error. Speed is also a common factor, cited in nearly 45 percent of these kinds of tractor-trailer crashes. 

The aftermath of a trucking accident can be completely devastating. Truck drivers often have to work long hours traveling on the road. Even though there are federal regulations that control how long truckers can be on the road, it is common for transportation companies to push their employees to work longer hours. This means that drivers may not have the necessary awareness to avoid a serious collision. You need to be sure that you can get the most out of your recovery if you or someone close to you is hurt in a serious trucking accident. 

The aftermath of a collision can be difficult, and you should not try to handle your recovery on your own. Your very way of life is often on the line, and you need to partner with a trained lawyer who is ready to fight for your full and fair compensation. This is often the only way to make sure that you can get the best possible outcome for your case. 

The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm can help you pursue a personal injury claim after being hurt in a semi-truck accident. Our law firm has years of experience helping people from all over Texas pursue successful injury claims, and we are ready to get to work on your case. If you are ready to get to work on your recovery, we are just a phone call away. Our Mansfield Texas truck accident lawyers will be by your side every step of the way to make sure your case is handled properly. Give us a call today at 214-651-6100 to get started on your claim.