Houston truck accident attorneys know that driving a big-rig takes training and talent. But despite the training that truckers have to go through, regular miscalculations in turns and distances resulting in accidents still occur.
An 18-wheeler cattle hauler in San Antonio was too high to go through an underpass, but proceeded to anyway and got stuck. The incident occurred Monday afternoon on St. Mary’s street near Brackenridge High School. Once it was stuck, the truck had no choice but to continue through the underpass, ripping the top of the tuck off and peeling it back like a can of cat food. The height of the underpass was clearly posted as 12’3”, but the driver either didn’t know the height of his truck, or simply misjudged the distance.
While a wedged truck is not an altogether uncommon occurrence, one carrying livestock is less common and can be disorienting and dangerous for the animals. Luckily none of the cows were injured, and despite the damage to the big rig, there were no injuries. A jammed truck often inhibits traffic flow and causes back-up on the road, which can throw a city into disarray for a few hours, but in this case the disruption was minimal and there were no injuries or subsequent accidents.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck accident, call Houston truck accident lawyer Joe Stephens today at 712.224.0000 for advice and a free consultation. No matter the size of the accident or the situation, Joe Stephens is an expert Houston truck accident attorney with over 26 years of experience practicing law in the Houston area. He will professionally handle your case on an official, as well as personal level. You may also fill out a contact form online and a member of The Stephens Law Firm staff will contact you within 24 hours to set up a free consultation.
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