There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash in Rusk County, Texas on March 23, 2023. The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 259. During the crash, the 18-wheeler tanker truck ended up on top of a passenger vehicle. The driver of the passenger pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The victim has been identified as Jose Robles, of Tyler, Texas. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by this crash.
There have been a number of recent trucking accidents, resulting in severe injuries and sometimes death. There was an 18-wheeler crash in Milam County, Texas on March 6, 2023. Multiple 18-wheelers were in a crash near Corsicana, Texas on March 7, 2023. There was an 18-wheeler rollover crash in Lumberton, Texas on March 10, 2023. There was an 18-wheeler crash in Channelview, Texas on March 10, 2023. There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash in Plano, Texas on March 13, 2023. There was a deadly 18-wheeler crash in Fort Worth, Texas on March 13, 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. 18-wheelers pose significant risks 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 877-678-5864 to learn more about your legal rights.