Woman Injured in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99 at West Road

Houston, Texas (August 6, 2020) – A woman was injured Thursday morning in an 18-wheeler crash in Houston, according to a local news source.

The crash happened around 7:15 a.m. on Highway 99 at West Road.

According to the report, the woman’s car was hit by an 18-wheeler on the highway.

The truck pinned the woman inside the car against the wall.

Firefighters extricated the woman from the car, and she was taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.

No other information was available.

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 the 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.