A tanker truck driver was killed, and another was seriously injured in a tractor-trailer accident in Wheeler County last week.  According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the accident involved a Mack tractor-trailer and a Peterbilt on State Highway 152.  The Mac tanker truck jackknifed on impact, while the Peterbilt went off the roadway, rolled over, and burst into flames.

The driver of the Mack truck was declared dead at the scene.  The driver of the Peterbilt truck suffered injuries, and had to be rushed to the hospital.

Commercial trucking can be a lonely and tedious, not to mention, strenuous job.  Truck drivers are expected to drive along miles of highway, spending days away from loved ones.  One of the givens of the profession is exposure to accident hazards caused by other truck drivers, motorists and the negligence of trucking companies.

A truck driver is placed at a serious risk of injury when a trucking company neglects fleet maintenance and repairs.  Tractor trailers may be exposed to heavy wear and tear because of the loads that they carry every day, and may need to be placed under regular maintenance.  Trucks that need repairs must be put out of service until repairs are completed.  Additionally, truck drivers may also be injured in accidents are caused by the negligence of other truck drivers or motorists.

Truck drivers who have been injured in accidents may be eligible for compensation not just under Texas Workers’ Compensation laws, but also under personal injury laws.  If you have been injured in a tractor-trailer accident, contact an experienced Houston truck accident lawyer at our firm for free consultation.

Vuk Vujasinovic is a Board Certified Houston personal injury attorney who practices Houston auto accident and other personal injury cases.

For more info on how Vuk can help you with your potential case please call him at (877) 724-7800 or fill out the contact form on the right.

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