Crane Crashes on Its Way to Remove Statue of Robert E. Lee

According to CBS DFW, a crane that was driving to Dallas from Houston in order to remove the statue of Robert E. Lee at Lee Park was involved in a fatal collision. Officials report that the crane collided with a semi truck at Linfield Avenue and SM Wright Freeway.

Police claim the crane had a left arrow and started turning westbound off the freeway onto Linfield Avenue when the semi truck, which was heading south on the freeway, ran the light and collided with the crane. The 66-year-old driver of the semi truck died from injuries sustained in the crash.

According to officials, the crane driver did not sustain any serious injuries. Dallas police have begun an investigation regarding the collision. Officials have not yet stated how the crash will affect the timeline for removing the statute.

If you were hurt in a collision with a reckless or distracted driver, attorney N. Eric Cooper will evaluate your accident, examine your insurance policies, and explain your options for recovering compensation. Mr. Cooper is a personal injury lawyer in Fort Worth who has extensive experience litigating truck accident injury cases. Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a free consultation with the Cooper Law Firm.

Who Can I Sue Following a Semi Truck Accident?

If you sustained debilitating injuries in a semi truck accident, you may be wondering whom you can hold liable for the damages you incurred. The party responsible for your injuries will ultimately depend on the circumstances of the collision. Some of the most common defendants named in personal injury claims involving semi truck crashes include:

• The truck driver;
• The transportation company;
• The cargo loading company;
• The truck manufacturer; and
• The maintenance company.

How Do You Prove Fault in a Semi Truck Accident?

Proving fault in a semi truck collision is similar to proving fault in a regular personal injury claim that involves two passenger vehicles. For example, you can start by gathering evidence of the circumstances of the collision for the insurance adjuster or jury to review. Relevant documents and other forms of proof might include:

• Photographs of the scene;
• The official police report;
• Witness testimony; and
• The trucker’s travel logs and training manuals.

The trucker’s travel logs can prove to be invaluable when it comes to demonstrating liability in a collision. Nowadays, truckers keep both digital and analog logs, and they must update them regularly over the course of each trip; however, they do not have to save these logs indefinitely, which means if you were hurt in a semi truck crash, you should file a claim as soon as possible.

Truckers must typically retain their driving records for six months and their daily vehicle inspection reports for three months. Thus, if you let more than a few months pass before filing your claim, you could lose access to essential evidence.

If you were hurt in a semi truck collision and you want to hold the liable party or parties accountable, contact the Cooper Law Firm. N. Eric Cooper is a semi truck accident attorney in Fort Worth who will help you navigate the claims process. Mr. Cooper will show you how to avoid mistakes such as overlooking certain damages or accepting a settlement too early.

Call 903-297-0037 to schedule a free case evaluation. You can learn more about truck accident claims in Texas by visiting truck-accident.usattorneys.com/texas.