Tye, TX - Two Injured in Jacknifed Semi Accident on I-20

Tye, TX (May 9, 2023) - Two people were hurt following an accident involving a jackknifed semi-truck in the Tye area on Sunday, May 7. 

The incident was reported on Interstate 20 near mile marker 279 at around 7:40 p.m. The 18-wheeler was traveling on the highway when it hit a guardrail, causing the vehicle to jackknife. 

Two people inside the rig were hospitalized for treatment. They were listed in serious but stable condition. At this time, no additional information has been provided. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

Jackknife Truck Accidents in Texas

In 2020, 4,014 fatalities and thousands more injuries were reported in trucking accidents, according to data from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.  Statistics show that 5,700 heavy trucks were involved in fatal crashes in 2021, an increase of 49% over the previous ten years and 18% from 2020. The involvement rate per 100 million miles of large-truck travel has increased 22% over the past ten years and 7% from 2020. 

When you choose to sue a trucking firm, you will be up against a sizable business with ample resources and knowledgeable defense lawyers. Since trucking firms are required to have commercial liability insurance, they typically have the resources to pay for severe injuries sustained in truck accidents. This means you will be at a disadvantage if you do not have an attorney. These businesses have plenty of money to spend on hiring lawyers to fight for the lowest financial compensation for your case. 

If you need the best legal representation possible after being harmed in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, contact Rasansky Law Firm. Crash victims and their families can get support from our attorneys as they focus on recovery, while we help with the technical side of your claim. If you want to have the best chance of regaining the full value of your claim following a serious trucking accident, speak with one of our skilled and experienced semi-truck crash attorneys. Our attorneys are prepared to fight for your rights and stand up to a large trucking company and their team of lawyers. Call our personal injury lawyers at (214) 651-6100 right away to arrange a free consultation.