Collision Involving 2 Semi-Trucks and 4 Other Vehicles Kills at Least One

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CBS DFW reports on a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 30 that resulted in at least one fatality. According to officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the accident involved two semi-trucks and four passenger vehicles.

A witness claims traffic slowed down on the interstate, but one semi-truck failed to decelerate fast enough. The truck crashed into another vehicle, which resulted in a chain reaction.

The individual who died had been riding in one of the passenger vehicles, and responders rushed two other people to the hospital. The severity of their injuries has not been disclosed.

Bravo Logistics owns one of the trucks that were in the collision, and a dispatcher from the company claims they were aware of the collision but had no report regarding the condition of the trucker. The Texas DPS is still investigating the collision.

Due to their immense size and weight, a crash involving a semi-truck is likely to cause severe injuries. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the vast majority of fatalities in large truck wrecks are passenger vehicle occupants.

If you sustained serious or debilitating injuries in a collision with a semi-truck, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and non-economic damages. If you would like to find out if you have grounds for a claim, contact the Cooper Law Firm.

Attorney N. Eric Cooper is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Gregg County Bar Association. Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a free initial consultation with a semi-truck accident lawyer in Van Zandt.

Who Might Be Liable for Damages after a Truck Accident?

If you were hurt in a collision with a semi-truck and you were not at fault, you may want to pursue a claim against the trucker or his or her employer; however, it is important to remember that several parties may be liable for damages after truck wrecks.

If it is obvious that the cause of the accident was driver error, your case may stop at the trucking company, which should have insurance to cover its drivers. If the accident occurred as a result of faulty mechanics, though, you may have a case against the company responsible for maintaining the vehicle or even against the truck’s manufacturer.

The liable party in your particular case will depend on the circumstances of the collision. If you are not sure who is liable, contact an accident lawyer to discuss your case.

Truck accident claims tend to be more complicated than claims that only involve passenger vehicles, so it is important that you find a lawyer who has extensive experience handling such cases. N. Eric Cooper has successfully litigated truck accident lawsuits, and he has the knowledge and resources to help you fight for the maximum compensation.

Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a free initial consultation with a personal injury attorney in Van Zandt. You can learn more about truck accident claims in Texas by visiting USAttorneys.com.

 

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