Friday morning around 3:30, an 18-wheeler carrying combustible lacquer and fire hydrant fluids reportedly took a curve at excessive speed, lost control, hit a concrete barrier, spun, and jackknifed on I-10 in downtown Houston. The 18-wheeler crash damaged the big rig’s cab and spilled over 100 gallons of diesel fuel onto the busy I-10 artery. Authorities closed several lanes of I-10 for hours while HAZMAT crews cleaned the spill. The 18-wheeler driver received a citation for failure to maintain a single lane. (Source: Courtney Gilmore, KPRC click2houston.com, 5/10/13)
Overturned Big Rigs almost a Daily Sight on I-10 in Downtown Houston
We note that a lane citation seems a minor penalty for an act that could have resulted in a major fireball on I-10. The Houston 18-wheeler accident attorneys at Denena Points, PC mention that it was just about a day ago that we wrote about another big rig driver who lost control of his vehicle and ended up spilling rolls of paper all over I-10. The wreck tied up traffic for hours. 18-wheeler wrecks are becoming so common on the interstate that you could practically bank on annoying delays in your daily commute from drivers who take curves, ramps, and lane changes too fast.
And our Houston 18-wheeler accident attorneys note that many of these big rigs are not only carrying their own diesel fuel, which could spill and ignite in a wreck or a rollover. They are also carrying as their cargo substances like oil, gas, and lacquer that could erupt in a ball of flame in a serious crash. When you drive I-10, you’re at risk from these fast-traveling behemoths.
Contact the Houston 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys at Denena Points, PC if a Big Rig has injured you or Your Loved One
We believe that needlessly injured 18-wheeler accident victims deserve strong advocacy and protection of their rights against the big trucking companies and powerful insurance companies that seek to minimize the value of their losses. We could help you hold those companies accountable for the losses that a careless truck driver has inflicted on you.
Call us today at 281-369-4363 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a FREE initial legal consultation to discuss your injuries. We will meet with you face to face to hear your story. You have no obligation to hire an attorney. And our in-depth knowledge of 18-wheeler accident injury claims could help you make informed decisions about your future following a serious accident.