Houston Truck Accident Lawyer Blog

A truck accident on the Gulf Freeway involving a tanker truck caused a massive traffic jam in Houston. It was feared the truck was carrying sulfuric acid and crews took extra caution in clearing the wreck. The trucker was pinned in the overturned vehicle and was freed by Houston Firefighters. It did not appear that the tanker spilled any of its liquid.
Truckers carrying hazardous materials are subject to special driving and parking rules under the Safety Regulations adopted by the State of Texas. The extra precautions taken under the safety rules for trucker's carrying hazardous material is designed to prevent discharge of the material and protect the public.
Material spilled on the roadway can create a very dangerous situation and the Baumgartner Law Firm has over the years, successfully litigated wrongful death cases stemming from discharge of substances on Houston Highways.