18-Wheeler Driver may have been Negligent
Many commercial trucks share Texas roadways with other travelers on a regular basis. It is imperative that all motorists act safely behind the wheels of their vehicles in order to protect themselves and others. When a commercial driver is negligent, it can result in a truck collision that causes injuries to innocent victims.
A recent crash was apparently caught on film, recorded from a dash camera inside a vehicle. It was approximately 11 a.m. on a Friday when a gravel-truck driver apparently failed to stop as he approached an intersection. The truck smashed into several different vehicles.
After crashing into the other vehicles, the gravel truck reportedly veered off a nearby embankment. One witness stated that he had barely escaped being broadsided in his vehicle by the truck. Authorities closed the area to traffic for several hours in the aftermath of the accident. Four people suffered injuries in the incident, and all were taken to hospitals in the area for treatment.
Negligent Drivers should be Held Responsible
The Austin Police Department Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is investigating the situation in order to determine why the gravel-truck driver failed to stop at the intersection. In similar circumstances, any Texas truck collision that results in injuries to several victims may lead to legal claims being filed in civil court against the party deemed responsible for negligence. A successfully litigated claim can provide compensation for damages that can be used to help an injured victim pay for medical bills and other expenses associated with an accident. Anyone considering filing such a claim can contact a personal injury lawyer to begin the process.
Source: khou.com, “Texas truck crash caught on camera“, Feb. 26, 2016
