One Person Injured In El Paso Semi-Truck Accident By The Intersection of Global Reach Drive near Walter Jones Boulevard
EL PASO, TEXAS (October 13, 2022) – At least one person was injured in an El Paso car accident with a semi-truck on Global Reach Drive near Walter Jones Boulevard.
El Paso County police officials are saying that the accident took place on Tuesday night. A semi-truck and a vehicle collided under uncertain conditions.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the accident in order to help the victim. They were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
A full investigation into the accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For El Paso Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks transport the vast majority of goods that are bought and sold in the United States. Commercial trucks are essential for the economy, but they pose a number of hazards to those in smaller vehicles. A fully loaded truck can weigh as much as 80,000 lbs. Even a low impact collision can be catastrophic. There are a number of steps that truck companies can take in order to prevent fatal collisions.
- Truck drivers should be well-trained.
- Truck drivers should plan their routes out ahead of time.
- Trucks should be equipped with safety features such as forward collision avoidance systems.
- Trucks should be regularly inspected and properly maintained.
Semi-truck drivers will typically need to get a commercial drivers license and are held to a high standard in terms of safety. They must operate their vehicle with all of the vigilance and foresight necessary to prevent collisions. Pursuant to Texas Transportation Code Section 545.351, no person shall operate a motor vehicle at a speed greater than would be reasonable or safe given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. If a truck driver failed to reduce their speed before a crash, this could form the basis of a negligence claim.
Depending on the facts of any case, the company that a truck driver worked for could be held at fault. In general, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. For example, a truck driver may have been delivering packages when they were involved in a crash. However, many truck companies will try to evade liability for crashes by hiring their drivers as “independent contractors.” Victims of semi-truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
The FMCSA requires commercial trucks to carry between $750,000 to $5,000,000 worth of liability coverage. Any person that is injured in a semi-truck accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A truck accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Texas Semi-Truck Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the person injured in this semi-truck accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a semi-truck accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of truck accident attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. whether you just have legal questions or need help after any accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991. Se habla español.
