Houston truck accident attorneys have been surprised by the number of big-rig accidents this week. Accidents involving 18-wheelers do happen from time to time, but it seems that there has been a sudden influx of accidents this week in the Houston area.
The third big-rig accident this week in the Houston area occurred Wednesday afternoon, and shut down the Southwest Freeway for at least 6 hours, halting traffic and making a general mess of the area.
An 18-wheeler unexpectedly overturned at about 10:30 a.m. in the southbound lane of the freeway, just past the I-45 exit. It is unclear what caused the driver to lose control of the truck, causing it to overturn, but it caused all lanes of the Southwest Freeway to be closed for about 6 hours. Luckily, there were no subsequent accidents or injuries as a result of the big-rig accident and closed freeway lanes.
Houston truck accident lawyers are relieved that despite the increase in big-rig accidents this week, there have been no fatalities and only one injury. When an 18-wheeler is involved in an accident, the possibility of causing subsequent accidents is great. Because of the sheer size and weight of a big rig (the average big rig is 70-80 feet long) the potential for ensnaring other vehicles into an accident is much higher than if a car or SUV loses control and overturns in the middle of a highway. In this case, despite traffic being unbearable for several hours while the overturned truck was removed, it is very fortunate that there were no subsequent accidents or injuries as a result of the big-rig accident.
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 is a Houston injury attorney with over 26 years of experience service the Houston and South Texas communities. Joe Stephens will expertly handle every aspect of your case on both a personal and professional 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 schedule your free consultation. Contact Joe Stephens today to get the help and advice that you need.
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