Derek Simoneaux Killed in 18-Wheeler Accident near Whitehouse, Texas
According to KETK, a man was killed in an accident involving an
18-wheeler, a motorcycle, and a passenger vehicle near Whitehouse,
Texas. The incident occurred around noon Monday, January 23 when Texas
DPS officials believe the motorcycle of 26-year-old Derek Simoneaux
clipped an 18-wheeler around a corner on FM 848. The motorcycle broke in
half and caught fire, killing Simoneaux at the scene. The accident
remains under investigation.
Commentary This is
the problem with accident reporting, as the statement that the
motorcycle clipped an 18-wheeler could mean the world in liability. The
positioning of the vehicles makes all the difference in determining if
remedies are available from the accident. Therefore, an independent
investigation would need to get out to the accident scene and examine
tire marks, inspect both vehicles, and interview any witnesses.
We recently litigated a truck accident where the rig began to
veer onto the median at a turn in the roadway. The front of the tractor
portion struck the front left side of our client's vehicle, inflicting
serious damage and injury. From the skid marks on the roadway and the
damage to the front ends, we were able to prove that the trucker had
allowed the rig to be positioned in an imminently dangerous fashion. You
have to be precise in these determinations as defense attorneys are
very good at defending their employer's lofty insurance policies.
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