Texas drivers who share the road with large trucks cannot help but feel a level of concern as to the potential dangers they present. Because they are so massive and travel at great speeds, a collision with a truck can cause catastrophic injuries and death. Since so...
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Truck Accidents
Understanding who is liable for a trucking accident
Being involved in a truck accident in Texas can have some serious consequences. Due to the large size of a truck compared to other automobiles on the roadway, these trucks can wreak more havoc on vehicle drivers and cause more severe injuries. In addition, unlike a...
Legal issues to consider after a Texas garbage truck accident
If your vehicle is struck by a garbage truck, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other damages. However, depending on the facts of the case, there may be limits to the actual dollar amount that you might receive. Let's take a closer...
Does fatigued driving put trucks at risk?
Everyone who gets behind the wheel while too tired to drive risk getting into a drowsy driving accident. However, truck drivers may present a significantly greater risk since they spend so many long hours on the road. Collisions in Texas involving a semi-truck or a...
How truck companies can minimize the risk of a crash
When a commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the individuals in the passenger vehicle are at significant risk of being hurt or killed. Fortunately, there are many steps that Texas truck companies can take to minimize the chances of an accident taking...
Why are truck accidents so deadly?
Truck accidents in Texas are among some of the deadliest accidents in the United States. Trucks transport valuable supplies across the United States, but studies have shown that truck accidents are a threat to public safety. For this reason, it's in everyone's best...
Your Guide to a Texas Jackknife Truck Accident
When an 80,000-pound truck is coming down the highway, there’s a lot that can go wrong. The dangers are amplified when this vehicle is traveling on the same road as other passenger vehicles that are much smaller in size and weight. Truck accidents come in all...
What Are the Dangers of Settling Too Quickly After a Truck Accident?
Few things are more terrifying than a large truck accident. The process can be made even more traumatic and stressful when you see the hefty medical bills with your name on them. In order to get your medical expenses paid for after a truck crash, the trucking...
Alcohol and Substance Use Is a Leading Cause of Truck Accidents
Operating a big truck, such as a semi, 18-wheeler, or another commercial vehicle, is much different and more dangerous than driving a regular car. Truck drivers must undergo special training and follow federal and state regulations to maximize safety. This is one of...
Federal Trucking Requirements for Hazmat Cargo
All large trucks, such as big rigs, semis, and tractor-trailers, are required by law to comply with certain safety standards put in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). On top of these blanket rules, there are additional regulations that...