Two Critically Injured in 18-Wheeler Accident in Shreveport, LA
According to recent news reports from Shreveport, Louisiana, two people have suffered life-threatening injuries following an 18-wheeler accident that occurred around 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 13 on Interstate 49 near the exit for the Southern Loop. The Caddo Sheriff's Department reported that an 18-wheeler driver reportedly lost control of his rig when attempting to reach for a bag of chips within his cab. The truck went from the right southbound lane to the left southbound lane, then back into the right lane, where it struck a car in that lane and turned over. The female driver of the vehicle was transported by air to LSU's Medical Center and was last listed in critical condition. The 18-wheeler driver was taken to Willis-Knighton South Hospital, but was later transported to LSU Hospital due to the severity of his injuries.
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Unfortunately, even a brief moment of distraction can lead to an accident. This is true for both drivers of passenger vehicles and drivers of commercial vehicles. However, the outcome of such seemingly minimal negligence is often quite drastically different due to the immense variation in weight between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. For example, passenger vehicles commonly weigh between 3,000 and 4,000 pounds. 18-wheelers can weigh in excess of 80,000 pounds. Consequently, the damage that such vehicles can do can be immense. Furthermore, the heavy weight of such big rigs also causes them to be more difficult to handle in the event that a sudden maneuver must be performed. Consequently, truck drivers bear a heavy burden to provide for both their own safety and the safety of those around them. When a truck driver's negligent behavior contributes to an accident resulting in injury, both the driver and the driver's employer can be held civilly liable for the results of such an accident. When instances of negligence are suspected of contributing to an injury trucking accident, an independent investigation may be pursued in order to fully assess the accident site so that all liable parties can be discovered and held accountable.
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