There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler near Hereford, Texas on November 3, 2022. According to reports, there was a collision between two vehicles traveling northbound on US 385. One car was forced into the northbound lanes as a result, where it was hit head-on by an 18-wheeler. The big rig then left the roadway and crashed into a ditch. The driver of the 18-wheeler was killed in the crash. He has been identified as Rosendo Rodriguez. Three others were transported to a local hospital with injuries.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Dallas, Texas on October 29, 2022. There was a deadly crash involving multiple 18-wheelers in Garland, Texas on November 1, 2022. There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Tyler, Texas on November 2, 2022. There was a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Lubbock, Texas on November 2, 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.
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 to learn more about your legal rights.