Lumberton, TX - Injuries in Pileup Semi-Truck Crash on US-69

Lumberton, TX (January 17, 2024) - A multi-vehicle collision in the Lumberton area resulted in injuries on Monday night, January 15. The accident occurred on US-69 near Cooks Lake Road. An 18-wheeler with a trailer was traveling on the highway when it started fish-tailing due to icy conditions. 

The semi-truck reportedly hit some vehicles that had been involved in an initial accident on the highway. There were several other vehicles involved in the crash, including a Volkswagen Jetta and a red Chevrolet sport-utility vehicle. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched in order to provide aid to the involved parties. 

The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not yet been confirmed. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris. 

No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation. More information will be provided as the investigation continues. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

18-Wheeler Crashes in Texas

Semi-truck and 18-wheeler crashes result in serious and fatal injuries every day. Over 6,700 semi-truck crashes occurred in Texas in 2022. Statistics show that the state is the site of almost 10 percent of trucking accidents in the United States each year. Commercial vehicles travel almost 31 billion miles across the state each year, and most of us see a semi-truck when we have to hit the highway. More than 500,000 trucking accidents take place in the United States each year. 

A car crash can completely change your way of life. If the accident involves a large semi-truck, the resulting injuries and other damages will almost always be much more severe. After a catastrophic car accident, you need to be certain that you are capable of taking the right legal action to defend your legal rights. You need to be sure that you are doing everything possible to maximize your recovery, and that often means partnering with a trained personal injury lawyer. You do not want to take any chances with your recovery. A trained lawyer will be able to help you through the complicated claims process to get the best possible outcome for your case. 

After a significant crash, you need to know that you are not alone. During this trying time, the team of attorneys at Rasansky Law Firm is here to support you. We are here to diligently fight for your full and fair compensation if you or someone close to you has been injured by a reckless truck driver. A Lumberton 18-wheeler truck crash lawyer will vigorously defend your claim every step of the way. We can answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. To discuss your case with a caring lawyer, call our offices today at 214-651-6100. We will be here to help you pursue the best possible outcome for your case.