18-Wheeler Driving on I-10 Around Ascension-St. James Dives Into the Bayou Below

On Tuesday afternoon, traveling along I-10, an 18-wheeler was involved in an accident after veering off the road and being completely submerged underwater in the bayou near the Ascension-St. James Parish line. As reported by WBRZ, the incident temporarily shut down the westbound lane of the interstate, and authorities directed traffic into one lane on each side of the interstate while working on retrieving the 18-wheeler from the water. Reports say that no other vehicle took part in the accident, and the driver of the 18-wheeler was taken to the hospital for treatable injuries. 

Luckily the accident from Tuesday did not have any fatalities, but that is not always the case. In fact, many accidents involving large commercial trucks like 18-wheelers usually involve another passenger vehicle, the occupants of which often sustain severe, life-threatening injuries and, in the worst-case scenario, death.

If you or your loved one have suffered from injuries after being in a commercial truck accident, consult with the truck accident lawyers at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys. Using our knowledge from 679+ years of combined legal experience, the Get Gordon team has all the tools to advocate for your case and help you obtain justice. We know how difficult it is to handle expensive medical bills and lost wages while trying to recover after an accident. Call us at 888.501.7888 or fill out our easy-to-use form to set up a free consultation, and let us help you get the compensation you deserve, so you can focus on your life getting back to normal.