El Paso, TX - One Hospitalized with Serious Injuries in Semi Crash on US-54

El Paso, TX (January 20, 2024) - A crash involving a semi-truck in the El Paso area left one person with serious injuries on Friday, January 19. Local reports indicated that an 18-wheeler traveling on US-54 was involved in a collision. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. 

One person involved in the crash was seriously injured. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. No additional information on the crash is currently available. 

The area was closed for several hours until tow trucks were able to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials. More details will be provided as it continues. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

18-Wheeler Accidents in Texas

Drivers often experience anxiety when they are traveling near an 18-wheeler or a commercial truck. This is due to the fact that everyone has heard tales of catastrophic semi-truck accidents, and those who are commuting in smaller cars will almost always suffer much more severe injuries in the event of a crash. Texas had the highest number of fatal trucking accidents in the country in 2022.. In all, 26,164 semi-truck accidents were reported in the state that year, resulting in 950 serious injuries and 487 fatalities. Texas has nearly twice as many trucking deaths than California, which is the state with the second-highest number of trucking deaths in the United States. This means that there is a high chance that you or someone you love may be injured in a devastating trucking accident.

Some of the most common causes of trucking accidents include speeding, drowsy driving, distracted driving, and safety violations. Unfortunately, Texas is a state with a high number of serious truck accidents. If you want to make sure you are able to get the best outcome for your personal injury claim, you need to work closely with a skilled attorney. Trying to pursue a recovery alone can be difficult. These types of cases are often complex. The parties involved often have legal teams of their own. You want to make sure you can level the playing field, and you should make sure that you have your own legal counsel. 

A trucking accident can be catastrophic, and a successful personal injury lawsuit will determine your chances of achieving a complete recovery. During this trying time, the team of attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm is here to support you. Our firm specifically handles truck injury cases, and we are familiar with the strategies that insurance companies often use to defraud victims of just compensation. Our El Paso, Texas 18-wheeler truck attorneys can address any concerns you may have regarding your case. We are only a phone call away. Call 214-651-6100 to speak with a compassionate attorney about your case today. We can answer any questions that you may have about your case during a free consultation.