Luling, TX (July 7, 2022) – A truck accident reported in Caldwell County claimed one man’s life on Friday morning. At around 2:30 a.m., on July 1, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene of a crash that occurred on Interstate 10.
Reports provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety show that a 2013 international truck tractor hauling a trailer was traveling on Interstate 10 when it became involved in a collision with a 2000 Peterbilt truck tractor pulling a dump trailer near mile marker 632.
The driver of the Peterbilt, a 51-year-old man, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the international truck was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of injuries.
The incident remains under investigation at this time.
Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Texas
Motor vehicle accidents in the state of Texas take the lives of more than 4400 people annually. Unfortunately, hundreds of accidents involve semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles. These vehicles are more likely to cause significant injuries and damage due to the fact that they can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds and are much larger than other vehicles.
When people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents, they often leave behind loved ones who are forced to endure overwhelming mental, emotional, and financial consequences. In some cases, families are able to take legal action against the at-fault party. Filing a wrongful death claim can help your family secure financial compensation that you can use for funeral arrangements, burial fees, and other costs that you face. It is crucial that you reach out to a wrongful death lawyer in Luling right away to explore the legal options available for you.
Our Luling truck accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm have decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of families who have lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. Our lawyers can help your family secure the maximum amount of financial compensation available for funeral arrangements, lost earnings, and a variety of other financial burdens that you face after enduring the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one.
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If you have lost a loved one as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you must reach out to our Texas personal injury law firm right away. Our lawyers are available by calling 210-340-5550. We can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your loved one’s accident and the legal options available to help your family move forward. Contact our law firm today to get started.
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