There was an accident involving a FedEx 18-wheeler in Harris County, Texas on February 5, 2024. The crash occurred on the West Grand Parkway South. It is unclear if additional vehicles were involved. After the crash, the 18-wheeler caught fire, resulting in a closure of all northbound lanes. The crash remains under investigation at this time.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. There was an 18-wheeler overturn in Las Cruces, New Mexico on January 23, 2024. There was an accident involving two commercial vehicles near Deming, New Mexico on January 26, 2024. There was an accident involving an 18-wheeler in Beaumont, Texas on January 30, 2024.
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.