Baytown Truck Accident Lawyer: On I-35 in Waco, TX, a truck driver stopped his rig around 2:30 p.m. when he realized his oversized load exceeded the clearance of the approaching overpass. Unfortunately, not all of the vehicles behind him were likewise able to safely stop in time.
According to news reports, 2 other trucks and 8 smaller vehicles piled up behind the original stopped truck. But they all managed to avoid colliding with the original stopped truck, which carried a container described as tank-like.
The 10-vehicle crash tied up traffic for two hours and injured at least one person. Investigators were looking into whether the original truck driver violated any traffic laws. Accounts indicate that the original truck might have begun backing when the accident occurred.
Whether or not the truck driver violated any traffic laws, it’s clear that someone violated good truck route planning practices. People tend to blame truck drivers for every truck accident that occurs. Baytown truck accident lawyer mentions that while it’s true that truck drivers have a duty to see to safety concerns before they pull out onto the road, it’s probably not humanly possible for a trucker to:
Perform a complete mechanical and safety check on the truck,
Supervise and check the cargo loading,
Double check every aspect of the route plan, and
Still get the required rest that regulations impose upon him.
Route planning often comes from third party vendors or other employees of a trucking company. There are entire companies dedicated just to the business of planning routes for trucks and trucking fleets. Several competing route planning software applications exist. There’s even a website focused on planning the best trucks routes just for I-10 and I-70. Route planning is a big business.
If you’ve been injured in an accident because of a truck route planning failure, you might be able to look to the route plan vendor for the financial compensation you need to pay for your costs from the accident. You might also be able to claim compensation from the trucker and his employer.
Call Denena & Points for a free consultation about your accident. We’re experienced Baytown truck accident lawyers with more than 12 years of experience pinpointing those at fault for truck-related accidents. We help injured victims obtain the compensation they deserve from those who caused their injuries. We know how to find the truth about the causes of truck wrecks and route planning failures. Call today for your free initial consultation.