Pearland Cement Truck Rollover Injures Driver on Manvel Road | DENENA

Early Tuesday afternoon on Manvel Road (FM 1128) in Pearland, Texas, a northbound cement truck from Durrett Concrete veered off course towards the shoulder of the road. The cement truck rolled over into a ditch near Fite Road. The driver of the Durrett Concrete truck was injured in the cement truck rollover, and the road was closed for a few hours while a heavy-duty tow truck heaved the cement truck from the ditch. (Source: Alexander Supgul, Fox 26 myfoxhouston.com, 3/26/13)

The Pearland truck accident lawyers at Denena Points, PC wish the Durrett Concrete truck driver a complete and rapid recovery from his injuries.

Truck rollovers present an extremely high risk of severe, or even fatal injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck rollover caused by poor truck maintenance or another driver, you could be eligible for a full financial recovery to pay the costs and expenses of your injuries. Reach the Pearland truck accident lawyers at Denena Points, PC for a free, no obligation legal consultation at 281-369-4363 or through our online contact form. We never charge you attorneys’ fees unless wewin your case for you.

Cement Trucks have a Very High Rollover Risk

Cement trucks with their heavy loads are particularly unstable on turns and curves. If the cement truck is traveling at a decent speed, that speed vastly magnifies the risk of an unpredictable load shift and rollover wreck. With their high centers of gravity, cement trucks can easily roll over even at a mere 5 mph.

Our Pearland truck accident lawyers note that cement trucks, also called cement mixers, frequently weigh up to 60 tons (that’s 120,000 pounds). Drivers need special training to be able to handle cement mixers because they are extremely top-heavy. The cement trucks have a very high center of gravity and carry very high rollover risks, especially on turns.

A cement mixer’s rollover risk is magnified by its speed. Cement truck drivers face challenges because the concrete mixtures must be delivered quickly before they harden. And if the mixture spills during a rollover, cleanup is not pleasant. The payload of cement also must turn evenly because if it shifts to one side, the weight of the load can easily overturn the truck.

Our Pearland truck accident lawyers urge you to drive safely. Give cement trucks extra clearance on turns. And never cut in front of them. Their heavy loads mean that the trucks are not as readily maneuverable as lighter passenger vehicles.

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