There was a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler in Fulshear, Texas on February 7, 2023. The semi-truck was heading east on FM 1093, when it ran a red light at FM 359. The 18-wheeler collided with a pickup truck as a result. The driver of the pickup truck was killed as a result of the collision. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this deadly crash.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. A student from East Texas Baptist University was killed in a crash near Waskom, Texas on January 30, 2023. There was a crash involving multiple 18-wheelers in Kimble County, Texas on January 31, 2023. An 18-wheeler lost control on the roadway and struck a Travis County Sheriff’s Deputy on January 31, 2023. Deadly 18-wheeler crash on I-35 near West, Texas on January 31, 2023. There was a 18-wheeler crash on the Neches River Bridge on February 5, 2023.
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. It goes without saying that an 18-wheeler must yield to other cars on the roadway.
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.