Merkel, TX - 18-Wheeler Pileup Crash with Injuries on I-20

Merkel, TX (March 19, 2024) - There were confirmed injuries after a multi-vehicle accident in the Merkel area on Sunday, March 17. The accident was reported early that morning at around 9:13 a.m. on Interstate 20. A total of five vehicles were involved in the crash, including an 18-wheeler. 

Local reports indicated that a vehicle was traveling eastbound when the driver lost control and entered westbound traffic. There were several reported injuries at the scene. Emergency responders were present to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further support were later hospitalized by ambulance. No additional information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident. 

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

Texas 18-Wheeler Crashes

Semi-truck and 18-wheeler crashes result in serious and often deadly injuries every day in Texas. In 2022, there were over 6,700 reported semi-truck collisions in Texas. According to statistics, the state sees almost 10 percent of all truck accidents that occur in the United States each year. Commercial trucks travel an estimated 31 billion miles on Texas's roads and highways each year, and you do not have to look long to share the road with one of these massive vehicles. There are approximately 500,000 trucking accidents reported across the country each year, resulting in thousands of fatalities and many more injuries. These types of cases are different than typical car crash claims, and only a trained personal injury lawyer with the right experience will be able to get you the full value of your case. 

Something as simple as an unforeseen 18-wheeler accident can alter your life forever. When a large semi-truck is involved in an accident, the resulting injuries and other damages are almost always far worse than in normal wrecks. You need to be certain that you are able to protect your legal rights by pursuing the proper legal action. Working closely with an experienced attorney at every step of your recovery is the best way to ensure that your legal rights are protected during this trying time. It would be unwise for you to take any chances with your recovery in the aftermath of a collision. A trained attorney can work to secure the best possible result for your case.

Trucking accidents are devastating for everyone involved. Your injuries will likely be much more serious than a typical crash, and a trained Merkel 18-wheeler truck wreck lawyer will be able to get you the most compensation possible. The qualified legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is ready to get to work on your case when you need it most. We have a proven history of helping injured parties pursue successful claims after a serious truck injury, and we are just a phone call away. If you want to get started on your case today, contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100.