An East Texas fire rescue worker experienced the other side of the rescue equation recently. Firefighter Brian Smallwood received head injuries in his accident and doesn’t remember what caused the cement truck rollover wreck. Reports suggest the cause may have been a blown front tire. Mr. Smallwood was driving southbound on Highway 259 when his cement truck suddenly veered to the left, crossing southbound and northbound lanes before leaving the roadway and rolling over. The accident ejected Mr. Smallwood from the truck’s cab. He stayed pinned beneath the overturned cement truck until emergency workers could free him from the wreckage. He received citations for lack of a seatbelt and lack of the commercial driver’s license required to drive the cement truck. The news report states that Mr. Smallwood is just glad to be alive after the wreck. We are also glad for him, and hope that he avoids further traumatic accidents in the future. Cement trucks are notorious for their dangerous lack of stability, and the huge damage they inflict on accident victims. A cement truck rollover wreck can easily turn deadly. As Pasadena truck wreck lawyers with extensive experience in these matters, we can’t help but note the lack of a commercial driver’s license in this accident. A valid commercial driver’s license helps ensure that the driver of a commercial truck has the training and knowledge necessary to operate the controls of the heavy vehicle. Pasadena truck wreck lawyers can’t overemphasize the importance of driver knowledge regarding truck controls. Lack of familiarity with the truck you’re driving can lead to spectacular accidents. Without proper handling, massive trucks become deadly weapons. We urge you not to load that weapon without proper safety measures in place. * Don’t drive without the proper commercial driver’s license. * And don’t get behind the wheel if you don’t know the controls.

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