DeSoto, TX - Pileup Semi-truck Crash on I-35 Results in Injuries

DeSoto, TX (March 12, 2024) - Early on Monday, March 11, there were confirmed injuries after a multi-vehicle accident in the DeSoto area. The crash reportedly involved three or more vehicles, including an 18-wheeler. The accident was reported early that morning on Interstate 35 EB between Parkville Road and Bear Creek Road. 

The area was completely closed as emergency crews were present. The crash victims were treated at the scene by responding medical personnel. Those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance for additional support. 

The circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been determined. No additional updates on the accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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.

18-wheeler Crashes in Texas

In Texas, there are many collisions involving semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and other commercial rigs reported almost daily. Texas Monthly research shows that around 62 percent of trucking accidents in the state happen on highways and interstates. According to certain figures, Texas accounts for around 10 percent of all trucking accidents nationwide, and large trucks travel billions of miles on the state's roads and highways each year. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 649 people died in large rig accidents on Texas highways last year. It can be difficult to manage the aftermath of such a catastrophic crash alone, and a trained personal injury lawyer will be able to fight for your full and fair recovery. 

If a careless truck driver injures you or someone you love, you need a lawyer who has handled semi-truck accident cases in the past. The other parties responsible for the accident will have someone at the site almost immediately to start building a case, and they will almost assuredly have their own legal representation. You need to make sure that you have an experienced legal team representing you in order to level the playing field. A lawyer can support you in building a stronger case and pursuing the money required for a complete recovery. Too much is at stake to not take the necessary actions to protect your legal rights. Instead of trying to handle your recovery alone, you should partner with a trained attorney with a proven track record of success. 

At Rasansky Law Firm, we understand that you are going through a difficult time if you or someone close to you is hurt in a trucking accident. We promise to do everything possible to get you the best outcome for your case. Our team of expert 18-wheeler truck crash lawyers has a proven track record of helping crash victims from all over the state pursue compensation in personal injury claims, and we are ready to get to work for you. If you want to discuss your case with a trained lawyer, call our offices today at 214-651-6100 to get started on your path toward a full recovery.