18-Wheeler Accident near Downtown Houston, Texas

by | Aug 24, 2021 | Auto Accident

There was an accident involving an 18-wheeler in Houston, Texas on August 24, 2021.  The accident happened on I-10 eastbound near the exit for I-45.  Reports indicate that an 18-wheeler lost part of its load, and multiple pipes fell onto the roadway, striking at least one passenger vehicle.  It is unclear at present if anyone was injured in the accident.  The accident remains under investigation at this time.

There have been a number of recent trucking accidents in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death.  There was an 18-wheeler crash in Sutherland Springs, Texas on August 18, 2021.  There was an 18-wheeler accident in Corpus Christi, Texas on August 17, 2021.  There was an accident between a passenger vehicle and an 18-wheeler near Bishop, Texas on August 7, 2021.  There was a deadly crash near Lake Charles, Louisiana on July 30, 2021.  There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash in Montgomery County, Texas on July 28, 2021.  There was a deadly accident involving a police vehicle and an 18-wheeler in Austin, Texas on July 28, 2021. There was a deadly accident involving two 18-wheelers in Kermit, Texas on July 24, 2021. There was an 18-wheeler crash in Harris County, Texas on July 24, 2021. There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler in Sugar Land, Texas on July 24, 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.

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 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.