There was a major crash involving an 18-wheeler in Hunt County, Texas on December 28, 2021. The accident occurred on FM 1565 near Poetry, Texas. Reports indicate an 18-wheeler was traveling at an excessive rate of speed while entering a curve on the roadway. The driver of the truck lost control and it rolled onto its side. The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. Two Louisiana residents were killed in a multi-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler in Panola County, Texas on December 11, 2021. There was a deadly semi-truck accident in Houston, Texas on December 18, 2021. There was a deadly trucking accident in Waller County, Texas on December 22, 2021, when a truck was pulling out of a truck stop and blocked lanes of travel on Highway 6.
Safe trucking companies must take adequate precautions to ensure that their drivers do not severely injure or kill members of the public in a trucking accident. Industry standards require trucking companies to regularly inspect their equipment. Safe companies must also supervise their driver to ensure that the company’s policies and procedures have been followed.
Spagnoletti Law Firm has attorneys licensed in Texas, Florida, and New York. We have handled numerous cases involving 18-wheeler accidents in both federal and state court across the country. Our attorneys have extensive experience and the skills needed to aggressively represent the families of loved ones who have lost their lives or been seriously injured in a trucking or commercial vehicle accident. The experienced 18-wheeler accident attorneys at Spagnoletti Law Firm have previously been involved in similar cases and can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was involved in a trucking accident. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your legal rights.