Two People Injured after Truck Accident near Jasper

Jasper, TX (10/6/2021) – Two people were injured after a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 63 east of Jasper Wednesday morning. 

The accident happened shortly after 7 a.m. when a Dodge Ram pickup truck headed north turned into the path of a Freightliner that was headed east. The Freightliner turned over as a result and partially blocked the road. 

The driver of the Freightliner, 54-year-old Turner Hartsfield, and the driver of the Dodge, 82-year-old Johnnie Wagstaff, were taken to the hospital for treatment. 

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led to the accident, and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Truck Accident Lawyers, Sutliff & Stout

In a major collision like this, it is very important to hire an experienced truck accident lawyer to represent you if you were injured. Truck accidents can cause catastrophic injuries that require intensive medical treatment.

Because of the fatal events of how this wreck evolved, personal injury claims will need to be filed for the victims. Following a fatal car accident, victims and families of victims may find the claim process difficult. More often than not, the insurance claim adjuster will do what they can to make the claims process harder on you to benefit the insurance company. They might try to get you to admit it was your fault or convince you to accept a low-ball settlement. To avoid this frustrating process, contact a personal injury lawyer to file your claim. We’re on your side and we will do what we can to make sure you’re protected.

If you or a loved one were involved in a truck accident, it is important to contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options. Call (713) 405-1263 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case.

Source: KJAS 

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