Brachfield, TX - Injuries in 18-Wheeler Crash at FM840 & FM1798

Brachfield, TX (February 22, 2024) - On Tuesday morning, February 20, one person was hospitalized after a collision involving an 18-wheeler in the Brachfield area. The accident was reported at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 840 and Farm to Market Road 1798 early that morning. Local reports indicated that a pickup truck towing a boat collided with a semi-truck. 

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to assist the involved parties. One person, who was in serious condition, was flown to a regional hospital by helicopter. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews worked to clear the scene. 

The circumstances leading to the collision have not been determined, and no further information on the crash is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident, and more information 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 Accidents in Texas

Semi-trucks are common on Texas roadways, and the state is the site of nearly 10 percent of national trucking accidents reported each year. There were 6,740 18-wheeler crashes reported across the state in 2022 alone. Statistics show that an estimated 2,000 people are hurt, and 300 people are killed in every 15,000 semi-truck crashes in Texas. Many people in the state are killed and hurt in trucking accidents each year. It is important that you are ready to protect your legal rights if you or someone close to you is hurt in a serious big rig accident. 

The aftermath of a serious trucking accident can be hard to handle on your own. It is common for victims to suffer life-threatening injuries and costly damages that they are not prepared to handle. The recovery process can be long and difficult, and it is common for crash victims to have many questions about what they need to do in order to pursue a successful personal injury claim. Truck injury cases differ from typical accident claims as they involve specific rules and regulations. You need to be sure that you have a trained attorney on your side who is ready to fight for your legal rights during this difficult time. You must do everything in your power to maximize your compensation after a serious trucking collision. 

It can be hard to pursue a claim for recovery on your own. Make sure you have a trained Texas 18-wheeler truck wreck lawyer on your side who has a history of handling personal injury cases. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm has a proven track record assisting injured parties from all over the state in pursuing successful compensation claims, and we are ready to work for you. If you are ready to get started on your case with the help of a trained Texas personal injury attorney, contact our legal offices today at 214-651-6100.