Austin, TX - Motorcycle-Truck Crash with Injuries on St Johns Ave

Austin, TX (April 6, 2024) - A two-vehicle collision in the Austin area resulted in confirmed injuries on Thursday, April 4. The collision was reported in the Austin area on early that morning around 8:06 a.m. at the 501 block of E. St. Johns Avenue. It was later revealed that a semi-truck and a motorcycle collided at the scene. 

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. The injured rider was treated for a broken arm and possibly a broken leg at the scene. The crash victim was later transferred to a local hospital for additional treatment. The area was closed for several hours while emergency responders were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision 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

In the United States, there are currently over 2 million big rig vehicles in use in any given year, with more than 500,000 recorded crashes involving commercial rigs on average. Approximately 10 percent of these collisions occur in Texas. Large trucks cross billions of miles of highway in the Lone Star State, and the state is essential to the nation's transportation network. Every year, about 300 truck accidents result in fatalities in Texas, one person is thought to be harmed in every seven semi-truck collisions, with one person dying in every 50 trucking accidents on average. Make sure you can defend your legal rights in the event that a serious transportation accident unfairly injures you or a loved one by working closely with a trained attorney. 

Large semi-truck crashes are known to cause serious injuries and substantial financial damages. A lot of the time, victims are confused about what steps to take to make a compensation claim. Make sure your case is in competent hands if you want to pursue a personal injury claim. Large truck cases differ from other types of injury claims, so you need an attorney with the necessary training and experience to handle your claim. To optimize your recovery, you must take all reasonable steps, including collaborating closely with an experienced personal injury attorney.

Your recovery is too important to leave to chance, and you must take action to protect your legal rights. You need a trained Austin 18-wheeler crash lawyer who is ready to fight for your legal rights during this difficult time. The team of attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm is here to offer the legal guidance you need to successfully pursue a claim for compensation. We can answer any questions that you may have about your case during a free consultation. If you are ready to get started on your case, contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100 to discuss your case with a caring attorney. When you work with our skilled legal team, you will know that your case is in good hands.