There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Duson, Louisiana on July 6, 2021. The accident occurred on Interstate 10 in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. Reports indicate an eastbound 2011 Freightliner 18-wheeler experienced a front tire failure. The 18-wheeler then struck a Ford F250, dragging the F250 across the median into the opposite lane of travel. The 18-wheeler then struck a 2018 Toyota RAV 4 and a 2016 Ram pickup in the oncoming traffic lanes. Local authorities have identified two deceased victims of the accident: John Cooper Guidry of Iowa and Joshua Lee Babineaux of Lafayette, Louisiana.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Acadia Parish, Louisiana on July 6, 2021. There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Morgan City, Louisiana on June 24, 2021. There was a major crash involving an 18-wheeler in Beaumont, Texas on June 24, 2021. There was a major crash involving an 18-wheeler near Houston, Texas on June 10, 2021. There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler near Midland, Texas on June 7, 2021.
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. Safe companies must also supervise their driver to ensure that the company’s policies and procedures have been followed. Failing to inspect an 18-wheeler before driving can have tragic consequences. Federal law requires companies to take numerous steps in order to protect the members of the public.
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, including Louisiana. 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 can help you understand your rights if you or a loved one was involved in an accident. Please contact us online or call 713-804-9306 or 877-678-5864 to learn more about your legal rights.