Victoria, TX - At Least One Hurt in Crash with 18-Wheeler & Pickup on US-87

Victoria, TX (April 20, 2023) - On Tuesday, April 18, there were reported injuries after a two-vehicle crash in the Victoria area. The accident took place on US-87 near Farm to Market Road 1686 at around 1:32 p.m. 

Emergency responders were sighted at the scene immediately following the accident. It was reported that an 18-wheeler collided with a pickup truck on the highway. The area was temporarily blocked while emergency crews worked the scene, and attending paramedics provided aid to the injured parties. 

The severity and number of resulting injuries have not been confirmed. 

Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation. 

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

18-Wheeler Collisions in Texas

Large commercial trucks can potentially weigh 20 to 30 times more than a passenger car or pickup truck. Due to its size and higher ground clearance needs, the passenger car can be wrecked entirely in a collision at highway speeds. The majority of deadly truck accidents occur in Texas, and the state is home to about 13% of all fatal trucking accidents in the United States each year. According to the most available data, there were 513 fatal crashes involving commercial vehicles in 2020. A total of 581 people lost their lives in trucking accidents that year, and there were 32,562 commercial vehicle collisions reported across the state. 

Serious injuries from truck accidents may require continuing medical care or physical therapy. Your case's value will depend on how serious your injuries were. There are various combinations of circumstances in each truck accident case. In most Texas car accidents, the at-fault party is liable for paying for any necessary medical care and any damages. Most truck drivers are employed by trucking companies, which makes the business vicariously liable for any injuries sustained by their employees. 

If you were harmed in a serious collision or a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer, you can be dealing with long-term injuries. Unfortunately, passengers in smaller vehicles generally suffer more severe injuries. Depending on the situation, a number of people could have contributed to your vehicle accident. Our attorneys will carry out an investigation to make sure that everyone responsible for the accident that resulted in your injuries is held accountable.

The Rasansky Law Firm is committed to providing the best legal support possible to the families of those injured in crashes involving commercial trucks. We are here to assist the hurt as they tend to their wounds and other accident-related injuries. If you want to have the best chance of recouping the full value of your claim following a serious trucking accident, speak with one of our skilled and experienced Victoria 18-wheeler truck wreck attorneys. Our attorneys are prepared to fight for your rights and stand up to a huge insurance company. Call our personal injury lawyers at (214) 651-6100 right away to arrange a free consultation.