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A major accident between three big rigs left two people dead near Hico. The accident happened on U.S. 281 just north of Hico, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Officials state that the accident happened when one semi-truck was traveling northbound when it crossed the road into oncoming lanes of traffic. The semi-truck struck another big rig that was traveling southbound. The accident was a head-on collision, one of the worst types of accidents possible.
Then, another semi-truck that was also traveling southbound tried to avoid the crash in front and took evasive action. Unfortunately, the driver could not avoid hitting into the two semis that had just collided ahead of the truck. The first collision resulted in a fire. Both drivers involved in the head-on crash died at the scene. The third driver did not suffer injuries. Luckily, no other vehicles were involved in this serious crash. Part of U.S. 281 was closed for more than 12 hours while the accident was cleared.
The cause of this accident is still under investigation. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) put out a statement saying, “The Texas DPS urges all drivers to avoid distracted, fatigued and impaired driving. These are among the top factors contributing to fatal crashes across our state.” While we do not know the factors involved in this incident, fatigue or distracted driving are likely to be at least partly to blame.
Distracted driving happens when the driver takes his hands off the wheel, his eyes off the road, or his mind off driving. Some activities, such as texting while driving, are extremely dangerous because they cause all three types of distraction. Truck drivers must follow the law regarding how many hours they can drive before they must rest. However, fatigue still continues to be a problem that may factor into some fatal truck accidents.
You might be seriously hurt if you were involved in a truck accident. Seek medical attention and make sure the police respond to the crash. The police will investigate the accident and obtain information from the drivers, passengers, and witnesses. Contact an experienced truck accident lawyer in Texas as soon as possible.
If you hire a lawyer for a truck wreck, they will protect your rights and handle the details of your case while you focus on your recovery. You may be entitled to compensation from the negligent driver or the trucking company. Your lawyer will help to gather information from the accident to prove your claim.
Experts may be required to prove how the car accident happened in some cases. The attorney you choose should have a team of professionals to assist with obtaining and evaluating documents and accident reconstruction when necessary.
You may also require medical experts to provide information about your condition and future prognosis. If you were hurt in a serious truck crash, you do not need to go it alone. Get the help you need from a team of respected 18-wheeler accident attorneys.
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