100 car pileup in beaumont, texas

Well, over one hundred cars were involved in a pile-up on Interstate 10 outside of Beaumont, Texas. Apparently, two vehicles crashed in what was described as dense fog, leading to a massive multiple-vehicle crash.

The chain reaction resulted in a stretch of cars and eighteen-wheelers that was over 1 mile long. Reports indicate that up to eighty people were transported to hospitals for treatment, and two people were reported killed.

While the initial culprit appears to have been fog, it is important to note that professional truck drivers must use extreme caution under hazardous conditions such as fog under safety regulations. The professional driver must reduce speed in foggy conditions, discontinue the trip, and get off the road when the vision becomes sufficiently dangerous.

Several years ago, we handled a very serious injury truck accident involving a similar scenario; the accident in the fog was on US 290, and it was not the size or scope of this pileup. While there were very serious injuries, we were able to successfully pin the accident responsibility on the trucking companies to obtain favorable results for our clients.

While all people can benefit from knowledge of and practicing the safety regulations that apply to truck drivers, knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is critically important for the attorney handling a Texas truck accident case.

Many attorneys advertise for truck accidents but may or may not be familiar with the rules and regulations a truck driver must follow. It is these rules and regulations that can make a big difference in truck accident litigation.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident and would like to speak with a real truck accident attorney, contact the Baumgartner law firm for a free obligation consultation.