Deadly Trucking Accident in Waverly, Louisiana

by | Nov 16, 2021 | Auto Accident, Wrongful Death

There was a deadly 18-wheeler accident in Waverly, Louisiana on November 14, 2021.  The accident occurred on I-20 west of Waverly in Madison Parish, Louisiana.  Reports indicate that a semi-truck had stopped on the shoulder of the highway.  Upon re-entering the lanes of traffic, the 18-wheeler struck a van.  The driver and a passenger in the van were killed in the crash.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this accident.

There have been a number of recent trucking accidents in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death.  There was a deadly accident involving multiple semi-trucks in Fort Bend County, Texas on November 9, 2021.  There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler in Crowley, Louisiana on November 11, 2021.  There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler in New Braunfels, Texas on November 12, 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.  Drivers must yield to other traffic on the roadway, including when re-entering lanes of traffic.  This is not just common sense, but is actually the law.

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.