Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital for further support. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and other debris. No further information on the accident is currently available. The ongoing crash investigation is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas
There is a good possibility that someone will suffer catastrophic or perhaps fatal injuries when a commercial truck and a passenger car collide. In 2020, there were 4,998 heavy trucks and buses involved in fatal collisions nationwide. That is a rise of almost 5 percent from the previous year. In 2020, there were 118,000 tractor-trailers engaged in collisions that resulted in injuries in the United States, another 5 percent increase from the previous year. Nationwide, the number of trucking accidents that result in death has risen by over 16 percent since 2016. If you or someone close to you is hurt in a trucking accident, you should work with a qualified attorney who has a track record of winning truck injury cases to maximize your recovery.
In the event of a serious 18-wheeler crash, you may be qualified to pursue financial compensation by filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. In collisions involving large semi-trucks, people in smaller passenger cars are more likely to suffer catastrophic injuries. You should be aware that you are not alone if you have any questions regarding what has to be done in order to make a full recovery. It is common to be unsure of what steps to take to pursue a claim. To ensure that your case is handled correctly from beginning to end, it is always advisable to talk with an experienced attorney who has handled truck injury cases in the past.
The legal team at Rasansky | McKenzie Law is available to help you pursue a personal injury claim following a semi-truck accident. There is a strong chance that you sustained serious injuries after your accident, and you need to do everything in your power to pursue a complete recovery. Our Houston semi-truck accident lawyers will be able to help you and answer any questions you may have about your case during free consultation. Please contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100 to get to work on your case with our skilled legal team. When you work with our lawyers, you will know that your case is in good hands.
