There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash near Palestine, Texas on March 31, 2023. The crash occurred on Highway 19, when a passenger vehicle was making a U-turn on the highway. A big rig approaching from the opposite direction was unable to avoid hitting the passenger car. The two occupants in the car were killed in the collision. The accident remains under investigation.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. There was an 18-wheeler accident in San Angelo, Texas on March 29, 2023. There was a collision between a train and a semi-truck in Schertz, Texas on March 28, 2023. A Volvo truck tractor semi-trailer caused a head-on crash in Duval County, Texas on March 27, 2023. There was an 18-wheeler accident in Grand Saline, Texas on March 31, 2023.
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. It goes without saying that an 18-wheeler must yield to other cars on the roadway. 18-wheelers pose significant risks on the roadway.
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.