Houston, TX (August 28, 2021) – A major truck accident occurred on a roadway in Houston on Friday morning, August 27, prompting a response from local emergency crews.
Initial reports stated that the driver of an 18-wheeler sustained injuries after his truck went over the guardrails of a bridge and tumbled onto the ground. The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. on an exit from U.S. Highway 59. The ramp in which he crashed connects to the southbound lanes of the 610 West Loop.
The driver told officers that his load shifted, causing him to lose control of the truck. According to officers with the Houston Police Department, the truck landed in a muddy area near Westpark Drive.
It wasn’t clear how far the truck fell, but bridges in the area are at least 14 feet above the roadway.
EMS units transported the man to an area medical center for treatment of moderate injuries. It’s unclear if any other vehicles were involved in the collision.
HPD officers continue to investigate.
Our thoughts are with everyone involved in hopes of a full recovery.
Motor Vehicle Collisions in Houston
A person’s life and well-being may be majorly affected by being involved and injured in a Houston truck accident. Injured accident victims may be forced to stay in the hospital or at home for extended periods of time in order to successfully recover from their injuries. Losing wages while bills are piling up can be stressful.
If a negligent driver caused the accident that you were involved in, your injuries and losses may be able to be compensated for. Any costs associated with your crash could be covered by compensation if the law finds that your wreck was the result of another’s negligent actions.
Sadly, more than 450,000 accidents occur in Texas each and every year. Thousands of these accidents take place in Houston alone. Houston, being the fourth-largest city in the US and the largest in Texas, has an extremely high population. As a result, thousands of injuries result from these wrecks, and sadly, thousands of deaths. In fact, more than 3,500 people are killed in Houston auto accidents annually.
Thankfully, you can contact a personal injury attorney in Houston from Williams Hart & Boundas. Our legal team can help you understand your legal right toward financial compensation.
Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer in Houston
If the negligence of another driver caused your accident, we can help you move forward. Furthermore, compensation can cover many or all of the costs associated with your recent crash. From medical bills to pain and suffering or even funerary costs, a fair accident settlement can help you and yours.
For several years now, the Houston truck accident attorneys at Williams Hart & Boundas have helped numerous families in their time of need. At Williams Hart & Boundas, we stop at nothing to get the justice and compensation they deserve.
Plus, we develop successful and aggressive strategies to deal with the insurance companies. This way, we ensure that you get the maximum compensation available for your injuries. To schedule your free appointment, please contact us via our website or give us a call at 713-230-2200. We can be reached at any time.
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Disclaimer: We write these posts with the intention of providing general information about driving safety with the hope that people will slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being seriously injured in an accident. If you are in an accident, we want to make sure that you know how to react appropriately. This post is not intended to be deemed as legal or medical advice of any kind. The picture used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.