Big Rig Crash Shuts Down Highway 290

Houston truck accident attorneys know how dangerous it can be when a large scale crash occurs on a major roadway: frequently other vehicles are caught up in the incident, because they are unable to get out of the way in time. This is particularly a hazard when a big-rig truck is involved. Big rigs cover much more area and have the potential to do much more damage when they crash than do other types of smaller motor vehicles.

Early Thursday morning an 18-wheeler truck crashed on Highway 290 at the Gessner exit. According to the Houston Police department, at about 2:15 a.m. the driver of the big rig fell asleep at the wheel, and crashed into a guard rail. The truck ricocheted off the guard rail and hit a concrete barrier, after which it burst into flames. The truck driver managed to jump out of the vehicle before it burst into flames, and he suffered no injuries. Because of the early morning hour, no other vehicles were involved in the accident.

The truck was traveling inbound on Highway 290 at the time of the crash, and as a result, all of the main inbound lanes were closed while the accident was cleared. It took crews several hours to clear the accident, and the inbound lanes of Highway 290 remained closed until about 8 a.m. This made the morning commute a bit heavy but fortunately there were no subsequent accidents or injuries as a result of the closed lanes.

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18-Wheeler Crash Closes Ramp in West Houston

Houston truck accident attorneys know how dangerous a big rig accident can be, as well as disruptive to the flow of traffic. Accidents involving 18-wheeler trucks are much less frequent than are other motor vehicle accidents, but when they do occur, the effects can be far reaching.

On Thursday afternoon an exit ramp from the West Loop to the Katy Freeway was forced to be closed as the result of a big rig accident. An 18-wheeler unexpectedly overturned, scattering its cargo and debris across the freeway. According to authorities the accident occurred at about noon, on the West Loop southbound exit ramp to the Katy Freeway.

The eastbound lanes of the Freeway as well as the exit ramp was closed for several hours while crews cleaned up the debris from the accident. The cause of the accident is unknown, and fortunately no injuries or subsequent accidents as a result of the overturned truck were reported.

Houston truck accident attorneys are always concerned when a big-rig accident is reported, because frequently other vehicles are drawn into the collision just because of the sheer size of an 18-wheeler. It takes a big rig almost 4 times as long to stop as it does a car moving at the same speed, and because of the length of an 18 wheeler and limited turning radius, the big trucks are much more difficult to maneuver and control. Fortunately, in this case, neither the driver of the overturned truck was injured, nor were any other vehicles drawn into the accident.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a big-rig accident, call Houston truck accident lawyer Joe Stephens today at 713.224.0000 for a free consultation. Joe Stephens is a Houston injury attorney with over 26 years of experience serving the Houston and South Texas communities. Joe Stephens is an exceptional attorney as well as an understanding human being, and will personally handle every aspect of your case on both a professional and a personal level. You may also fill out an online contact form and a member of The Stephens Law Firm staff will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your free consultation. Get in touch with Joe Stephens today to get the advice and help that you need.

Highway 105 Closed After Big-Rig Accident

Houston truck accident attorneys know how dangerous big-rig accidents can be—especially when they occur on a busy highway. A truck carrying hydrochloric acid crashed on highway 105 at Walden Road in Montgomery, Texas this afternoon, causing long delays and traffic backups.

The accident halted traffic in both the East and Westbound lanes. The lanes remained closed for several hours while police and other authorities tended to the accident, and cleanup crews secured the area and made sure there were no leaks before allowing traffic to proceed.

Hydrochloric acid can be a very dangerous substance, and despite the crash, the truck did not leak any of the acid onto the highway. But because hydrochloric acid is so corrosive and can be very hazardous, full precautions had to be taken. The truck did not hit any cars during the course of the incident, and while the truck driver did suffer some injuries as a result of the accident, the extent of his injuries are unknown at this time. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash, but highway 105 was re-opened at about 3 p.m., and traffic was once again moving smoothly.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a truck or motor vehicle accident, call Houston truck accident lawyer Joe Stephens today at 713.224.0000 for a free consultation. Joe Stephens is a Houston injury attorney with over 26 years of experience serving the Houston and South Texas communities.

Joe Stephens understands what a difficult and confusing time being involved in a motor vehicle accident and subsequent legal case can be, and will personally tend to all of your questions, of both a professional and personal nature. You may also fill out at an online contact form and a member of The Stephens Law Firm will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your free consultation. Call Joe Stephens today to get the help and advice that you need.