A New Year’s Day Texas Truck Crash Hospitalizes Seven

On the evening of January 1, a commercial truck crash along Interstate 10 West in Hudspeth County, Texas, left seven individuals with life-threatening injuries. The incident involved a semi-truck trailer, which spilled its cargo onto the freeway and caused significant injuries. As the chaos ensued, emergency responders rushed to the scene, while the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) worked diligently to control the situation.

The crash occurred at Mile Marker 134, just two miles west of Van Horn. The aftermath left food scattered across the freeway from the damaged trailer, necessitating the cleanup to protect the motoring public.

Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that seven individuals sustained life-threatening injuries and were promptly transported to the hospital for urgent medical attention. 

In the aftermath of such accidents, legal considerations come to the forefront, for those injured and their families. One of the primary tasks of a truck crash attorney is to gather facts and proceed with legal action to determine liability. Gathering evidence, such as witness statements, police reports, and the inspection of the involved vehicles, becomes paramount in establishing a good legal case.

The Legal Team at Scherr Law is Here to Help Commercial Truck Accident Victims

In the unfortunate event of being involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer, you may consider seeking fair compensation. Jim Scherr’s legal representation has successfully recovered more than $370 million in a judgment against FedEx and has recovered compensation for many clients who have suffered losses due to unsafe commercial trucks. Scherr Law has emerged as a leading advocate in the effort to hold FedEx responsible for its practices that have led to instances of severe injuries and tragic fatalities.

If you or a loved one is involved in a tragic, catastrophic, or wrongful death accident involving a  tractor-trailer or a FedEx vehicle, contact the attorneys at James Scherr Law for a complimentary consultation at 1.855.SUE.FEDX. Scherr practices law in El Paso, Texas.