18-Wheeler Wrecks
18-Wheeler Crash Prompts Hazmat Response on I-635 in Garland

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An 18-wheeler crash shut down lanes of I-635 in Garland and prompted a hazmat response Thursday morning. According to WFAA, the crash happened along I-635 after an 18-wheeler struck a concrete wall, blocking lanes of traffic while emergency crews responded to the scene. The crash caused major delays in the Garland area as crews worked to address the wreckage and hazardous materials concerns. Additional details about injuries, the cause of the crash, and the materials involved in the hazmat response were not immediately released. 18-wheeler crashes involving hazmat responses require a thorough investigation. A Texas truck accident lawyer can review whether driver fatigue, distraction, unsafe speed, brake failure, tire failure, cargo securement, hazardous material handling, vehicle maintenance, roadway conditions, or trucking company safety practices contributed to the crash. Hazmat truck accident evidence can disappear quickly. Black box data, driver logs, inspection records, maintenance records, cargo documents, hazmat records, cleanup reports, dashcam footage, vehicle damage, crash scene photos, witness statements, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. If you or your loved one was injured in a Garland 18-wheeler accident, I-635 truck crash, LBJ Freeway collision, or Texas commercial vehicle accident involving hazardous materials, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, chemical exposure injuries, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.
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