Dallas 18-Wheeler Accident Leaves Man with Critical Injuries
Emergency medical crews that responded to the scene of an 18-wheeler accident in Dallas, Texas on January 30th were not expecting the sight that greeted them - a big rig was on top of a Toyota Corolla and one of its rear wheels was touching the chest of the car driver.
It took fourteen emergency vehicles hours to extricate the driver of the Toyota Corolla. The man suffered serious injuries and was rushed to the Harris Methodist Hospital in Dallas; he is said to be in critical condition. The other passenger of the car and the big rig driver managed to escape the accident with no injuries. According to the female passenger, the two of them heard a crash and the next thing they knew, they were pinned under the 18-wheeler. Investigators say they will look into the possibility that the driver of the big rig failed to notice the car as he changed lanes. That can sometimes happen when an 18-wheeler is sharing the road with other, much smaller vehicles; because of the driver's elevated position, cars that are too close behind the big rig may be in a blind zone, not visible to the driver. Of course, we do not yet know if this was the case. The Sheriff's Department has confirmed that they will conduct a full investigation of the 18-wheeler accident, including administering alcohol and drug tests to the driver and checking for any mechanical failures on the truck that may have been responsible for the crash.
Investigating a Truck Accident
A truck accident can result for a number of reasons, ranging from driver fatigue resulting from overwork, to failure of the trucking company to maintain the truck properly. It can also be the result of a combination of factors. That is why investigations of causes of an accident should begin immediately, so vital evidence can be isolated.
When a victim of an 18-wheeler accident decides to pursue claims for damages, their truck accident lawyer will also initiate investigations to ascertain liability. There may be more than one party that holds accountability for the accident and all of these parties should be investigated. All of this requires financial and technical resources and only a large, experienced law firm will have access to these resources.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a big rig accident, contact an experienced 18 wheeler accident lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP for a free consultation.
