On February 7, the Texas Department of Public Safety was called to the scene of a crash that took place on Highway 21 in North Zulch. Reports show that at around 11 a.m., a pickup truck was traveling east on Highway 21 when it became involved in a collision with a westbound 18-wheeler. A white pickup truck sustained significant damage as a result of the accident.
The driver and passenger pickup truck pulled suffered injuries. The two victims were transported by email to St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, Texas.
The driver of the semi-truck was uninjured in the accident.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is currently investigating the crash.
Our thoughts go out to the two victims who suffered injuries as a result of this auto accident.
Truck Accidents in Texas
Truck accidents in Texas took the lives of over 1200 people in 2021. Each year, thousands more are left with serious injuries that require medical care.
We see countless victims left with traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, and other severe injuries that impact their lives indefinitely. Unfortunately, many accidents that we see here in Texas are caused by negligent motorists.
There are several acts of negligence that contribute to the high number of truck accidents that take place in our state. These include:
- Traffic congestion.
- Faulty brakes on the vehicles.
- Traffic flow interruptions.
- Drivers being impaired by prescription drugs. Drivers being impaired by alcohol or illicit drugs.
- Having to stop frequently due to traffic signals on the roadway.
- Driving too fast during inclement weather, such as snow, fog, or rain.
- Traveling on unfamiliar roadways.
If you have been hurt in a truck accident due to another person’s negligence, you can seek financial compensation for some of the burdens and losses you face. This can include compensation for:
- The loss of consortium.
- Mental anguish.
- Pain and suffering.
- Medical expenses.
- Property damaged.
- Punitive damages.
It is important that you reach out to a truck accident lawyer in Texas as soon as possible to provide yourself with the best chance of securing the maximum compensation for your loss. A knowledgeable legal team will be able to fight for compensation on your behalf and help you move forward in the best position possible to reach your goals.
At Rasansky | McKenzie Law, our personal injury lawyers have decades of experience in handling complex truck accident cases and understand how difficult it can be to negotiate with the insurance company. Our dedicated legal advocates will use every tool at our disposal, from gathering evidence to building a strong case so that you can receive all the money you are owed for the damages you face following your accident. Our team will fight diligently to ensure that you are able to reach your recovery goals after your collision. Our lawyers handle personal injury cases for truck crash victims on a contingency fee basis, so you do not have to worry about any legal fees upfront Contact us today at 214-651-6100 for a free consultation to get started.