HOUSTON, Dec. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Truck drivers can be seen at any given moment traveling on the nation's highways. Drivers typically hold the assumption that truckers are well trained and operating their commercial vehicles in accordance with industry safety regulations. Sadly; however, in many cases this assumption is wrong, say the Houston truck accident injury lawyers of 1800 CAR WRECK. 

Numerous truck accidents occur each year, with a number of them involving multiple vehicles. Recently in Houston, two people were killed in a multi-vehicle collision on the North Sam Houston Tollway in which a refuse container truck crashed into a car, pinning it against a barrier, according to a FOX 26 News report. 

2 deaths in Beltway 8 multi-vehicle accident 

"A refuse container truck, which had a Global Waste Services, LLC logo on its trailer, crashed into one of the cars and pinned it against a concrete barrier. SkyFOX captured aerial images of the charred cab of the dump truck along with the burned car that was pinned. Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office is leading the investigation into what caused the accident. 

For more information about the multi-vehicle accident, please visit http://www.myfoxhouston.com/story/23981121/2013/11/15/beltway-8-multi-vehicle-accident

Truck accidents may be caused by a number of factors; however, when a truck driver error is to blame, questions arise regarding what should have been done and what can be done to prevent such an occurrence in the future. Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of truck accidents, and is also the most preventable. Truck drivers who fail to pay attention to the road due to distractions should be held accountable for their actions in the event of an accident. 

Distracted Driving 

"Many states are enacting laws—such as banning texting while driving, or using graduated driver licensing systems for teen drivers—to help raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and to keep it from occurring. However, the effectiveness of cell phone and texting laws on decreasing distracted driving-related crashes requires further study." 

For more information about distracted driving, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Distracted_Driving/index.html 

The Houston truck accident lawyers of 1800 CAR WRECK are available to help those who have been involved in a Houston truck accident assess their legal options for moving forward. Truck drivers or trucking companies may be responsible for one's medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages injured accident victims may incur. The law firm of Eberstein & Witherite has extensive experience in helping Houston truck accident victims obtain successful outcomes for their claims. Individuals who need legal help after a truck accident can contact the firm by calling 1800 CAR WRECK today.

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