The fatal accident was reported on Interstate 20 at around 5:01 a.m. It was reported that a 42-year-old Grand Saline man was driving a Chrysler Town and Country was driving on the interstate when he was hit by a Freightliner Truck Tractor towing a semi-trailer. The impact caused the Chrysler to overturn.
The Grand Saline man suffered fatal injuries. The operator of the semi-truck was not hurt in the accident.
Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Texas Deadly Trucking Accidents
In Texas in 2011, there were no days on the state’s roadways without a fatality. Semi-trucks are not involved in every fatal accident, but these massive vehicles are known to cause catastrophic injuries. Big trucks and smaller vehicles differ in size and weight, with an 18-wheeler typically weighing between 3,000 and 5,000 pounds on average. In Texas, there were 284 fatal truck accidents in 2010, and anyone involved in such a crash may be entitled to compensation.
A Texas wrongful death lawyer can help you with many aspects of your claim, including identifying the responsible party in a deadly trucking accident. If their negligence resulted in your loved one’s death, you can potentially be able to hold that person accountable in court for any damages. You should speak with a lawyer right away to learn if you have a case for a wrongful death claim.
It is never simple to deal with a loved one’s death. Any person or organization that the surviving spouse, child, or parent of the deceased finds accountable for the death may be sued for wrongful death in Texas, and you are granted this right under the law. In order to seek compensation for the harm that caused the decedent’s death, the executor of the estate may also make a usual injury claim. You need to consult a trusted attorney to ensure no stone is left unturned.
Families who lose a loved one in a semi-truck accident are going through a difficult period in their lives. The Waskom experienced wrongful death attorneys in Dallas from Rasansky | McKenzie Law are prepared to advocate for you and anybody else who unfairly lost a loved one in a tractor-trailer crash. If it is found that the person or entity that contributed to the accident acted negligently in some manner, your family may be entitled to monetary damages or compensation. Our legal team is ready to fight to ensure that they are held accountable for their part in a fatal accident. Call our offices at 214-651-6100 as soon as possible to arrange a no-cost legal consultation with a qualified attorney.