Houston, TX – Man Injured in Crash with 18-Wheeler on North Freeway

Houston, TX (December 26, 2022) – A traffic accident took place in the Houston area that resulted in injuries. On December 25, the Texas Department of Public Safety in Houston responded to a crash that took place on the North Freeway.

At around 12:20 a.m., a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler were involved in a rear-end accident on the North Freeway.

The impact of the crash left the pickup truck was severe damage. The driver of the pickup truck was trapped inside and had to be extricated.

The driver was removed from the truck and airlifted to an area hospital, where he underwent treatment for critical injuries.

At this time, the Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.

We hope the victim injured as a result of this accident recovers quickly.

Truck Crashes in Texas

Being involved in a truck crash can change your life forever. Unfortunately, thousands of truck accidents are reported in the state of Texas each year. Although any type of truck accident can have severe injuries, we see many people left with significant injuries as a result of rear-end collisions.

There are many common causes of rear-end truck accidents. One of the most common is following too closely. When a truck is following another vehicle too closely, there is not enough time to react if the vehicle in front braking suddenly. This can often result in a rear-end collision.

Other common causes of rear-end truck accidents include:

• Distracted driving (texting, talking on the phone, etc.)
• Fatigue
• Speeding
• Reckless driving (weaving in and out of lanes, tailgating, etc.)
• Poor road conditions (potholes, debris, etc.)
• Inclement weather

If you have been involved in a rear-end truck accident, you may be able to file a personal injury case against the responsible party. A Houston truck accident lawyer can help you investigate the accident and build a strong case to prove your damages.

It is important that you seek legal guidance right away. A thorough investigation will be needed to determine who is at fault for the accident. In general, the truck driver, the trucking company, the manufacturer of the truck parts, the maintenance company, or even the cargo company can be held accountable for an accident. It is important to investigate the details surrounding the accident to determine what parties you can take legal action against.

If you have been injured in a truck crash due to another driver’s negligence, then Goudarzi & Young are the Texas truck accident lawyers for you. With decades of experience successfully resolving thousands of personal injury cases and securing the largest verdict for a truck accident in American history, our team at Goudarzi & Young is committed to getting you the justice that you deserve. Contact us today for your free consultation by calling 800-256-5169.

Notes: Our team of dedicated writers created this post through the use of secondary sources; therefore, we have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this truck accident. If you locate incorrect information, please contact Goudarzi & Young, L.L.P. so that we can update the post with the most accurate information available. This post will be removed if requested. 

Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. If you are injured in an accident, seek medical attention immediately, then speak to a lawyer as soon as possible. The photograph used in this post is not representative of this accident. This post is not a solicitation for business.