Dallas Fort Worth – February 11, 2021
An interstate accident occurred on the southbound TEXPress lanes of Interstate 35W involving numerous commercial vehicles and a reported total of 133 motor vehicles according to Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis. Officials are blaming icy rain which froze to the untreated highway, creating hazardous driving conditions. The accident occurred during late-shift rush hour, resulting in numerous healthcare workers being involved. Officials identified 6 deaths at the scene and dozens of injured individuals requiring hospitalization.
The US DOT has complied statistics that show an average of 1,836 deaths and over 130,000 injury accidents as a result of icy road conditions. Oversized semi trucks, tractor trailers and other commercial vehicles need significantly more stopping time in these type of conditions. In many accidents, the data collected from the truck’s Event Data Recorder shows drivers exceeding the speed limit in these conditions. As a result, small passenger vehicles are in a very dangerous situation when road conditions deteriorate and they find themselves traveling amongst these large trucks. Experts recommend motorists limit highway travel time when poor visibility and wet road conditions arise. Unfortunately, that is not always possible and the trucking accidents that result can have devastating results.
Our personal injury attorneys and investigators have experience handling complicated multi-vehicle crashes involving commercial vehicles and semi trucks. Attorney Michael McGrath practices in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina and partners with local attorneys to represent injured individuals in interstate trucking accidents throughout the United States. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a commercial vehicle accident, contact us immediately for a free virtual, telephonic, or live consultation at (904) 358-3300.
