There was a crash involving five 18-wheelers near Deming, New Mexico on September 26, 2023. The accident occurred at a rest stop on I-10 eastbound. According to reports, a semi-truck experienced a blown out tire, resulting in the crash. The 18-wheeler entered the truck stop at a high rate of speed before striking the first semi-truck. Other trucks were also involved, and one of the trucks caught fire after the collision. At least one person is confirmed dead as a result. It is unclear if anyone was injured.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. An 18-wheeler struck an individual working on a disabled vehicle on the side of the road in Odessa, Texas on September 21, 2023. A semi-truck rolled over on the westbound I-610 North Loop in Houston, Texas on September 22, 2023. There was a crash involving two 18-wheelers in San Patricio County, Texas on September 26, 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, New Mexico 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.