Two 18-wheelers involved in an accident in Conroe, Texas, Friday, December 7, 2007 seriously injured one person. The accident occurred on Interstate 45 and FM 1488.
Six people sufferd minor injuries while one person was taken by helicopter to a local hospital and another taken by ambulance.
18-wheelers by their nature have a tendacy to cause devistating cause of injuries and loss. Fortunatley most 18-wheelers have higher insurance coverage than a personal vehicle would have.
The statutory minimum for a personal automobile auto policy is $20,000.00. Commercial auto policies can be five hundred thousand or a million and higher.
Due to the higher auto limits that an 18-wheeler will have, it is that much more critical to hire legal counsel to protect your interests. Unfortunatley, insurance companies generally are only looking out for its own best interests.