It was reported that a Dodge Charger and an 18-wheeler collided on TX-73 near W. Port Arthur Road just before midnight. The semi-truck was traveling behind the Dodge when the operator failed to control their speed and crashed into the vehicle. The back of the Charger was significantly damaged, and the truck overturned.
An adult man and woman in the Charger suffered fatal injuries. A teenage boy was transported to a hospital in Houston for treatment. Two other adults were taken to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
No other injuries were reported in the accident. The truck driver was identified as a Houston man in his 50s.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly crash is in progress.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Semi-Truck Accidents in Texas
In 2011, there were no days in Texas without a traffic fatality. Although semi-trucks are not involved in every collision, these crashes commonly result in fatalities due to the size and weight disparity between big rigs and smaller cars. 18-wheelers typically weigh between 3,000 and 5,000 pounds. In Texas, there were 284 fatal truck collisions in 2010, and those who were hurt may be eligible to seek compensation.
A Texas wrongful death lawyer can assist you in identifying the at-fault party in a deadly trucking accident. If someone else’s carelessness results in your loved one’s death, you may be able to hold them legally responsible for any resulting damages. You should get in touch with a lawyer right away to find out if you have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim.
It is never simple to deal with a loved one’s death. Along with coping with the shock of the death and considering taking legal action, the family will also need to consider their financial situation in the future. Any person or organization that the surviving spouse, child, or parent of the deceased deems to be accountable for the death may be sued for wrongful death in Texas, according to the law. For the harm that resulted in the victim’s death, the executor of the estate may also bring a standard injury claim.
Families who lose a loved one in a trucking accident are frequently left to pick up the pieces. The wrongful death attorneys at Rasansky | McKenzie Law are prepared to fight for you and anybody else who unfairly lost a loved one as a result of a tractor-trailer crash. Our legal team is ready to fight to make sure that the responsible party is held accountable for their role in a fatal accident, and your family may be entitled to monetary damages or compensation if it is found that the person or entity acted recklessly in some way. Call our offices at 214-651-6100 right once to set up a free legal consultation with a qualified attorney.