The Most Common Causes of Fires During a Dallas Semi-Truck Accident

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An accident with a semi-truck in Dallas or anywhere in Texas is a terrifying event. Even more terrifying is the moment you realize that your accident has just gone from bad to worse. Too often, the impact of the crash will cause the semi-truck or other vehicle to catch fire. The fire can ignite in an instant and quickly engulf the vehicles.

Why 18 Wheeler Accidents Cause Fires

There are numerous flammable materials in all vehicles. The most common combustible materials in semi-trucks include:

  • Gasoline or diesel fuel (being hauled by the truck or in its tank)
  • Oil
  • Hoses
  • Interior of the vehicle

Any and all of these highly flammable materials can catch fire during an accident. In general, the fire will begin in the engine compartment, where the trucks electrical components, overheated exhaust system, or sparks from the impact allow for ignition. While cars and trucks are required to have a fire wall between the engine compartment and the cab, this barrier is only meant to slow the fire, not stop it.

The additional danger with large trucks is the hazardous loads they often carry; fuel, oil and other highly flammable materials may be in the tank or trailer of the truck. In an instant, an accident can ignite these materials, causing a fire to blaze out of control.

The Lifelong Impact of a Dallas Semi-Truck Accident

As you may well know, the impact of an accident with a semi-truck lasts long after the crash. Our Dallas semi-truck accident lawyers have seen too many lives lost during one of these serious accidents. Others may survive the crash but be forever changed by the injuries they received.

Please, do not sign any offer of compensation without speaking with an experienced, compassionate personal injury attorney. Your injuries, the impact of your accident, may affect you long after the crash. Do not be left without the money you need to pay medical bills, to get your life back on track. Contact an attorney at 877.290.1382 today for your free consultation.



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