There was a deadly accident involving two semi trucks and a passenger SUV in Houston, Texas on April 18, 2022. During the accident, an SUV was crushed between two 18-wheelers on Interstate 10 eastbound near McCarty Road. The driver of the SUV was killed as a result of the crash. According to reports, alcohol may have played a role in the crash, as the driver of one of the 18-wheelers was arrested following the accident.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. A truck driver was killed by a shifting load in an accident in Paridis, Louisiana on April 4, 2022. A toddler was killed in a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 12 in Holden, Louisiana on April 7, 2022. There was a deadly 18-wheeler accident in Beaumont, Texas on April 11, 2022. There was a deadly 18-wheeler gravel carrier accident in San Antonio, Texas on April 13, 2022.
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. Any time a truck is transported heavy cargo or materials, extra consideration must be taken.
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 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.