Tag Archives: 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney

Six people lost their lives in the huge pile-up on I-35 in Fort Worth on February 11th, according to an ABC News report. The multiple car accident involved over 100 vehicles and left several people injured.

What does extreme weather mean to you? Since Texas is such a big place with varied climates and topography, the answer to that question can vary. Most of us will think of thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail storms, high winds, and even hurricanes.

According to an article by KTXS, a truck driver stayed trapped in the cab of his 18-wheeler for several hours after driving off the road south of Sweetwater. The accident occurred around 2 in the morning and it wasn’t until close to 7 that it was discovered, according to the Sweetwater Fire Chief, Grant Madden.

An article from San Angelo Live reported that there was an accident involving an 18-wheeler that was carrying a large load of pipe. The crash occurred approximately 2 miles south of Paint Rock in Concho County on State Highway 83.

On September 10th, Thursday evening, a collision between a passenger vehicle and an 18-wheeler happened near the intersection of FM 2105 and Highway 87. The semi-truck, according to the San Angelo Live article, was traveling north on 87 when it struck the side of the passenger car.

Odessa 18-Wheeler Crash Claims One Life

A 22-year-old man lost his life in an Odessa 18-wheeler accident earlier this year on April 26th.  The man, identified as Alexander Coloni, was only 22 years old at the time of the incident. According to the Odessa Police Department report, the accident occurred at Grant Ave. and Interstate 20 a little before 2 in the morning. After investigating the wreck, the police determined that Coloni was driving his truck west down the eastbound lanes which resulted in a head-on collision with the tractor-trailer. Coloni died at the scene of the accident. 

Dangerous Roads

It's no secret that the stretch of I-20 that runs through Odessa and beyond has more than it's fair share of deadly car crashes. Like in the article above, head-on collisions happen and because of the physics involved this type of accident is often deadly. When an 18-wheeler is involved, the chances for a fatality rise even higher. Every accident involving a commercial vehicle isn't the fault of the truck driver, and vice versa, but the difference between an 18-wheeler and the average passenger vehicle is that the semi is approximately 20 times the size of your typical car. Anytime a head-on crash happened between to vehicles, both automobiles put their full velocity and mass into the impact. It may seem like a given, but that is why a crash between a large truck like an 18-wheeler can be so devastating and deadly for passenger cars. 

Data compiled in 2018 regarding fatal 2-vehicle accidents involving large trucks and passenger vehicles showed that 96 percent of the deaths happened to the occupants of the smaller automobile. There are a number of factors other than the massive size difference that lend to this statistic. For instance, most of the time, the truck driver is the only occupant in the 18-wheeler whereas a passenger vehicle will often have multiple people inside. Regardless of the reasons, losing a loved one in an 18-wheeler accident is devastating to a family. 

Odessa 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney

When a truck driver's negligent actions result in the death of a family member, your life can turn upside down and leave you wondering how to provide for your family in the future. The Galbreath Law Firm has helped countless families across West Texas after they have lost loved ones due to 18-wheeler accidents. We understand that the loss of life and income present a terrible burden on the survivors. We will work hard to make sure that you and your family get the compensation you deserve and that your family can focus on healing and recovery. If you or a member of your family has been injured or if you've lost a loved one in an 18-wheeler accident, contact us. We offer a free primary consultation and we work on a contingency basis so there is no financial risk on your part. Let us listen to your story and see how we can help you with your potential case. 

An 18-wheeler accident occurred on March 19th in Odessa, TX which resulted in the death of one driver and the hospitalization of another. According to the investigation done by the Odessa Police Department, the driver of the 18-wheeler failed to control his speed at the time of the accident.

18-Wheelers go by several different names. You have probably heard them all but they are also known as semis, big-rigs, commercial trucks, tractor-trailers, or even semitrailers. These giant machines are an integral part of society as they are used to deliver goods and supplies across the country.

Automobile accidents can cause problems that range from irritating to life-changing. 18-Wheeler accidents, on the other hand, have a higher capacity to cause catastrophic injuries or end a person's life. These behemoths of the highways can cause severe damage to life and property due to their large size and mass.

According to San Angelo Live, around 5 PM Thursday evening, a car crash between an SUV and an 18-wheeler on Interstate 20 claimed the life of one victim. The accident occurred in the big spring area.