In a neighboring state a recent accident that claimed three lives only serves as further proof that in the case of collisions that involve semi-trucks - other drivers are often on the losing end.
Reports indicate the crash involved a major and well known delivery service whose logo is instantly recognizable to millions of Americans. According to the driver of the semi he did not see that SUV and claims he may only had gently struck it from behind.
But this 'hit' - and accident reconstruction shows that it may have struck with more force on the SUV driver's side - was enough to send it 'careering out of control'. When it came to rest three persons were killed and four seriously injured with trauma that included everything from broken legs to a broken back and more.
Involved in this tragedy were three adults and four children returning to their home from a wedding with the groom in tow who would fly back to his bride after safely depositing his family who had attended the joyous event.
The accident occurred in the wee hours of the morning - the time between dark and dawn when it is most difficult to see and discern items on the road ahead (occasionally).
Only two persons were wearing seatbelts - the driver and front passenger - perhaps, mistakenly feeling it was safe to travel without them on nearly empty highways. Time and again experts have shown that seat belts do save lives and choosing not to wear them may be the difference between life and death.
Preliminary results from a toxicology test done on the semi driver show no indication of drugs or alcohol and at this time there will be no charges filed against him.
Greg Baumgartner is a Texas 18 wheeler accident lawyer and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping injury victims seek civil justice. For a free no obligation consultation with a Houston wrongful death attorney call the Baumgartner firm.
