There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash in Edinburg, Texas on August 21, 2023. An 18-wheeler and a passenger minivan were involved in an accident on the Frontage Road near E. Rogers Road. The driver of the minivan was killed in the crash. The victim has been identified as Daniel Laureano. Additional details have not yet been released.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. There was an 18-wheeler accident in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana on August 10, 2023. There was a deadly accident involving a garbage truck in Houston, Texas on August 15, 2023. There was a dump truck crash in Rose City, Texas on August 18, 2023. A BNSF freight train struck an 18-wheeler in Iberia Parish, Louisiana on August 21, 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.