El Paso, TX - Multiple Injuries in 18-Wheeler on I-10

El Paso, TX (January 2, 2023) - A collision in the El Paso area resulted in several confirmed injuries on Monday night, January 1. The crash took place on Interstate 10 WB near mile marker 134 in Hudspeth County at around 10 p.m. Local reports indicated that the accident involved a semi-truck trailer. 

Debris on the truck was thrown across the roadway, and all lanes were temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. A total of seven people were transported to a local hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. At this time, no updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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.

Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas

There is a strong chance that you will suffer major injuries in an accident if it involves a massive commercial truck. In 2020, 4,998 large trucks and buses were engaged in deadly collisions across the country. That is an increase of around 5 percent from 2019. A total of 118,000 tractor-trailers were involved in injury crashes in the United States that year, another nearly 5 percent increase. Since 2016, the number of fatal trucking accidents on the roadways has risen by about 16 percent.

If you or a loved one is hurt in an 18-wheeler accident, you may be able to pursue financial compensation. Crashes involving large semi-trucks are more likely to result in serious injuries for those in smaller passenger automobiles. In the aftermath of a crash, you may be unsure of what to do in order to achieve a complete recovery. That is why it is suggested that you consult with a knowledgeable attorney who has worked on truck injury cases for several years.

You have to pursue legal action in order to get the compensation you are owed after a trucking accident. There are many moving parts and potential parties in a truck injury lawsuit, from the truck driver to the transportation company tat employs them. Every step along the way, you will be fighting against a large organization with a team of lawyers. You need to level the playing field by getting your own attorney to represent you and your needs during this difficult time. This is often the only way to ensure you can get the best possible outcome in your case.  

The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is available to help you pursue a personal injury claim following a semi-truck collision. You likely incurred significant damages and injuries as a result of your crash, and you need to do everything in your power to pursue a complete recovery. Our 18-wheeler truck accident lawyers in El Paso will 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.