There was an 18-wheeler crash in La Salle County, Texas on July 7, 2023. The crash happened on southbound Interstate 35 near mile marker 68. According to reports, an 18-wheeler overturned onto its side, and was partially hanging from an overpass after the crash. It is unclear at this time how many cars were involved. The incident remains under investigation.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. There was a deadly crash between a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler in Grimes County, Texas on June 30, 2023. There was a deadly crash involving multiple 18-wheelers in Marion County, Texas on July 3, 2023. An 18-wheeler struck and killed a pedestrian in Royse City, Texas on July 7, 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. Of course, technological advancements may pose additional hazards. 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.