Houston, TX - Injuries in 18-Wheeler collision at I-45 & TX-610

Houston, TX (March 27, 2024) - On Monday, March 25, there were reported injuries after a crash involving a commercial truck in the Houston area. The accident was reported early that morning at around 6:49 a.m. on Interstate 45 NB near TX-610. An 18-wheeler and a sport utility vehicle reportedly collided at the scene. 

First responders were quickly dispatched to render the necessary aid to the injured parties. All lanes were temporarily closed as emergency crews were present. The SUV was disabled and had to be towed from the scene. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as it continues. 

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

18-Wheeler Crashes in Texas

Every day, crashes involving semi-trucks and 18-wheelers cause serious and deadly injuries. In Texas, there were more than 6,700 semi-truck collisions reported in 2022. The latest statistics show that the state sees almost 10 percent of all trucking accidents reported in the United States. Commercial vehicles travel about 31 billion miles on Texas roads and highways each year, and any resident of the state can tell you it is not uncommon to share the road with a large semi-truck. Every year, there are more than 500,000 trucking accidents across the country, resulting in hundreds of deaths and many more serious injuries. 

Your life can be changed in an instant after a serious trucking accident. The injuries and other damages sustained in a collision involving a huge semi-truck will almost always be worse than a typical crash, and you need to be sure that you can defend your legal rights by taking the appropriate legal action. This often means working closely with a trained lawyer who has a proven history of handling successful truck injury cases. You never want to take any chances with your well-being, and only an experienced lawyer will be there to help you handle your case from start to finish. 

A semi-truck can cause devastating injuries in the event of a crash, and those traveling in passenger cars are not able to withstand these impacts without suffering substantial damages. Your life can quickly become difficult as you manage the aftermath of such a catastrophic collision. During this trying time, the team of attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm is here to support you. We are here to diligently fight for your full and fair compensation if you or someone close to you has been injured by a reckless truck driver. A Houston semi-truck crash lawyer will vigorously defend your claim every step of the way. We can answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation, and we are prepared to help you at every stage of your case. To discuss your case with a caring lawyer, call our offices today at 214-651-6100.