Houston truck accident lawyers know how devastating an accident involving an 18-wheeler or other large truck can be. But the effects are even greater when two large vehicles collide. The sheer size and mass of large vehicles raises the stakes exponentially if there is an accident. If one of the large-scale vehicles is carrying passengers, the effects of the accident are even more ruinous.
Early Monday morning, a charter bus full of Texas teenagers collided with an overturned tractor-trailer rig outside Mobile, Alabama. The bus was carrying 50 people, 48 students and two chaperones. The bus was from Del Rio, Texas and the group of students was heading to Orlando, Florida for a trip to Disney World. Luckily there were no fatalities. One passenger was listed in serious condition and according to Alabama state troopers, 22 others were injured.
At about 12:30 a.m. on highway I-10, an 18-wheeler truck overturned, blocking part of the freeway. Greg Eubanks, the Alabama State Trooper in charge of the investigation and spokesman said about the accident, “the bus (driver) just didn’t see it. The road was dark and the apparently the bus driver didn’t see the overturned big-rig in time to avoid crashing into it. “The truck flipped so quickly, the bus couldn’t avoid it” Kelt Cooper, superintendent of the San Filipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District said. A second bus that was also carrying a group of students, managed to avoid the crash.
“This is a big shaker. The whole town is praying for these students” Cooper went on to say. The most severe injury involved lung and liver damage, but the other injuries were minor. The student with the serious injury was taken to a nearby hospital while the others were taken to a nearby motel to recover and plan their next move. The students were on a non-school sponsored trip, that was mostly paid for by the students parents, who chartered the busses.
It is very lucky that there were no fatalities and not more serious injuries. Sometimes accidents are unavoidable, but especially when you are a driver responsible for the lives of a large number of people in your vehicle, you must be cautious and aware at all times. A late, dark night is not necessarily a place where one would expect to come across an overturned semi—but accidents can and do happen anytime and anyplace, so it is vital to be always be aware when you are driving.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck accident, call Houston truck accident attorney Joe Stephens today at 713.224.0000 for a free consultation. Joe Stephens has practiced law in south Texas for over 26 years and is an experienced trial lawyer. He will expertly handle every aspect of your case, on both a professional and a personal level. You may also fill out a contact form online, and a member of The Stephens Law Firm will contact you within 24 hours to set up your appointment for a free consultation. Call Joe Stephens today to get the help and advice you need.
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