The deadly accident was reported on Interstate 14 WB near Paddy Hamilton Road early that morning. It was revealed that a Pontiac collided with an 18-wheeler, and the driver of a pickup stopped to render aid. Another car collided with these vehicles, and then an 18-wheeler carrying 8,5000 gallons of fuel was involved in the crash.
The impact caused the tanker to burst into flames. The operator of the rig sustained fatal injuries, and several other people involved were injured. Multiple emergency response units were called to the scene, and the highway was closed for several hours.
No further information on the deadly accident has been provided.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Tanker Truck Accidents in Texas
A severe problem that annually affects thousands of individuals is semi-truck accidents. There are between 400,000 and 500,000 accidents involving semi trucks each year in the United States, according to the most up-to-date crash statistics. Over 100,000 people are injured, and 4,000 to 4,600 people die as a result of these accidents every year. When passenger cars and semi trucks meet, the majority of fatalities and injuries are suffered by the passengers traveling in smaller personal vehicles.
Nothing can bring a loved one back to you if they died due to someone else’s carelessness, and a deadly accident is both heartbreaking and irreversible. While wrongful death lawyers are aware of this reality, they can still help you in seeking justice for your departed family member and fighting for the financial settlement that would enable your family to go forward with financial recovery.
In the State of Texas, wrongful death happens when someone else dies as a result of someone else’s wrongdoing, negligence, carelessness, or incompetence. On behalf of their loved one (the decedent), the survivors of the deceased file a wrongful death lawsuit. In contrast to criminal prosecutions, wrongful death claims are civil lawsuits filed against individuals or organizations that are believed to have caused the deaths of others. It is the survivors of the deceased who file wrongful death lawsuits, not the state or the federal government, who both have the authority to file criminal charges.
A tractor-trailer accident may have resulted in the death of a family member, and this incident has left you struggling both emotionally and financially. The Nolanille wrongful death attorneys from The Rasansky | McKenzie Law are prepared to stand up for you and your loved ones’ rights. Our legal team will support you after the devastating loss of a loved one in a trucking accident by helping you to recover any financial damages and fair restitution for your basic life necessities. We are here to help you file a lawsuit for damages against the person or organization responsible for the deadly accident, and our attorneys will make every effort to uphold the law and build a strong case for financial loss. Our firm has had prior experience protecting clients’ legal rights and securing the outcomes they require for a complete recovery. To schedule a free consultation, contact our offices right now at 214-651-6100.