Deadly Accident involving 18-wheeler Dump Truck in San Antonio, Texas

by | Jan 14, 2022 | Auto Accident, Wrongful Death

There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler dump truck in San Antonio, Texas on January 13, 2022.  During the crash a dump truck was heading westbound on Loop 1604.  As the truck entered the intersection at FM 143, it struck a passenger vehicle that entered the intersection.  The passenger vehicle was pinned against a light pole as a result.  The driver of the vehicle that was struck was pronounced dead at the scene.

There have been a number of recent trucking accidents in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death.  There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler in San Augustine County, Texas on January 4, 2022.  There was an 18-wheeler accident in Gregg County, Texas on January 7, 2022, resulting in the death of Linda Blaney.  There was an 18-wheeler accident on the Grand Parkway in northwest Harris County, Texas, on January 10, 2022.

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.