1 Hospitalized after Fort Worth Oil Truck Crash on Highway 287 near Harmon Road

Fort Worth, Texas (April 9, 2020) – One person was injured in a traffic collision involving an oil truck Wednesday afternoon in Fort Worth, according to a local news source.

The crash happened just before 3:45 p.m. on April 8, on northbound Highway 287 near Harmon Road.

According to the report, the crash involved an oil truck and another vehicle.

One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The crash caused a major oil spill across all lanes of travel. The northbound lanes were closed for more than two hours.

The crash remains under investigation.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a personal injury lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have been injured in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

To speak with an attorney  Click to call: 281-943-5555.