There was a deadly trucking accident in Andrews County, Texas on April 20, 2022. During the crash, an 18-wheeler was on FM 1788 when it drifted out of its lane and into oncoming traffic. The semi-truck hit a Corvette head-on, killing the driver of the passenger car. The victim has been identified as Alfredo Oyervides Sanchez. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this accident.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. A truck driver was killed by a shifting load in an accident in Paridis, Louisiana on April 4, 2022. A toddler was killed in a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 12 in Holden, Louisiana on April 7, 2022. There was a deadly 18-wheeler accident in Beaumont, Texas on April 11, 2022. There was a deadly 18-wheeler gravel carrier accident in San Antonio, Texas on April 13, 2022. An SUV was crushed between two 18-wheelers on Interstate 10 in Houston, Texas on April 18, 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, including their tires. Safe companies must also supervise their driver to ensure that the company’s policies and procedures have been followed. Any time a truck is transported heavy cargo or materials, extra consideration must be taken.
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 to learn more about your legal rights.