Houston, TX: 18-Wheeler on 610 West Loop Southbound Ramp to I-10 Overturns and Dumps Some Cargo of Metal Scaffolding onto Cars on Eastbound Katy Freeway Below; No Injuries Reported

Late Thursday morning, an 18-wheeler in the process of taking the 610 West Loop ramp onto the Katy Freeway overturned. The overturned big rig essentially shut down the ramp, forcing southbound traffic on 610 West Loop to make u-turns and find an alternate route. When the 18-wheeler toppled over, it spilled some of its cargo of metal scaffolding onto the Katy Freeway below. Metal scaffolding struck at least 3 cars, but no injuries were reported from the Houston, TX overturned 18-wheelercargo spill accident.

TXDOT expected cleanup of the Houston, TX truck accident to take most of the day, slowing the evening commute for drivers on 610 near I-10. An investigation into the cause of the overturned 18-wheeler cargo spill accident has begun.

Inadequately secured cargo shifting during a turn or while taking a curve represents a common cause of overturned 18-wheelers and cargo spill accidents. But driver error is sometimes a factor in such wrecks.

We’re glad (and a little surprised) to hear that the overturned 18-wheeler and its dropped cargo load in Houston, TX injured no one. Cargo spill accidents can be very dangerous. And no one wants pieces of metal scaffolding dropping from the sky onto their cars while they’re driving along on I-10. Just driving along I-10 is usually difficult enough.

The news reports of the Houston, TX incident don’t mention vehicle damage, but we suspect it was considerable. If your car was wrecked by dropped cargo, you should be able to obtain a full financial recovery for your vehicle losses. The law requires trucking companies and truckers to carry liability insurance for the damage truck accidents might cause.

But sometimes determining who all was at fault in the truck accident presents a challenge. And the insurance company could try to deny that the policy covers your losses. You may well need the help of a good Houston, TX truck accident lawyer to get the compensation that you deserve.

If you have questions about your accident, just give us a call. We’re specialized Houston, TX truck accident lawyers with more than 12 years of experience holding truckers, trucking companies and cargo loaders liable for their costly mistakes. Call now. Your initial legal consultation is free. 

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