Truck accidents are some of the most dangerous accidents on our roadways, and unfortunately, they come in far too many different varieties. Truck accidents are often caused by negligence on the part of the truck driver, and the occupants of the other – much smaller – vehicle involved are at far greater risk of being […]
Truck accidents are about as dangerous – and as terrifying – as traffic accidents can get. Even relatively minor truck accidents can lead to very serious injuries, and getting to the bottom of the matter in terms of liability is an important aspect of every truck accident claim. Truck accidents come in many different varieties, […]
Trucking and 18 wheeler accidents can have devastating consequences. Getting hit by a semi-truck, which can weigh multiple tons, and be transporting even heavier cargo or machinery, can result in serious injuries to victims traveling in regular vehicles and trucks. If you ever find yourself injured after a trucking accident, there are a number of […]
Because of the weight differences between an automobile and a truck, you might assume that accidents between a car and an 18 wheeler are much more deadly than car accidents. You’d be right. There are over 500,000 truck accidents yearly in the United States, and worldwide there are millions of truck accidents. Trucks are marvelous […]
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety, one of the most common causes of truck accidents is fatigue. When truck drivers deprive themselves sleep, their ability to react and make good judgment calls becomes seriously compromised. As a result of the alarming number of accidents caused by fatigue and sleep deprivation, laws related to Hours […]
Head-On Truck Collisions A head-on collision with a truck can cause severe damage to the other vehicle, and even more substantial injury to everyone inside the vehicle at the time of the accident. In fact, head-on truck collisions represent one of the most dangerous and devastating types of accidents. In a head-on truck collision, the […]
Trucker Blind Spot Accidents The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the governmental agency tasked with regulating the trucking industry, estimates approximately one-third of collisions between passenger vehicles and trucks occur in truck blind spots. To reduce the startling statistic, the FMSCA continues to educate the public about the dangers of truck blind spots, referred […]
Hundreds, if not thousands of auto accidents happen in Texas every day. A large number of these car accidents involves passenger vehicles and can result injuries and damages. However, if a commercial vehicle like a big rig or an 18 wheeler is involved in the auto accident, can be much more serious. Truck accidents and […]
Driving trucks and big rigs is very demanding work. This job requires the utmost expertise and alertness. Trucks can be difficult to control and can pose serious risks to its driver and the occupants of smaller vehicles on the road. As Texas truck accident attorneys, we understand that in order to prevent truck wrecks in […]
Commercial Trucks travel all over Texas, covering thousands of miles throughout their lifetime and should be kept in the best condition possible to avoid devastating accidents. To drastically reduce the occurrence of truck accidents in Texas and all over the country caused by poor maintenance, certain truck maintenance requirements are put in place by regulators […]