What Causes Big Trucks To Roll Over
Weekly, in the greater Houston area, a big truck rolls over and shuts down a highway for hours at a time, stranding commuters and sending many to the hospital or the morgue. Houston truck accidents happen every day. These incidents often involve large vehicles like 18-wheelers, whose substantial size and weight make them especially […]
Thursday, November 19, 2015 was a tragic day when a stranded vehicle on outbound Northwest Freeway was struck by an 18 wheeler. Two people died in the crash and reports indicate that the car caught fire immediately after the impact. The 18 wheeler crash took place about 4 AM on the Northwest Freeway not […]
According to a recent DOT study, the leading cause of serious injury or wrongful death in truck wrecks is poor decision-making by the truck driver. Determining Fault in a Truck Wreck One of the hardest parts of the study was defining the “cause” of the truck accident. Experienced personal injury lawyers […]
Semi-truck brake systems are complex systems with several separate stopping units. These include the service brakes, which apply pressure to the brake pedal through air or hydraulic pressure. Semi-trucks have separate parking brakes, which must be used only during parking and are operated by heavy-duty springs. A third type of brake is the emergency braking […]
Total revenue estimates produced by the trucking industry are over 255.5 billion a year. Of this figure ‘for hire’ or ‘common carriers trucking’ companies generated revenue estimated at 97.9 billion. They outdid air transportation by 18 billion. Private fleets generated revenue estimated at 121 billion. Their operating ratio is 95.2, which means […]
There are many causes of serious injury and wrongful death truck accidents. One of the lesser-known causes of accidents is the dilemma of cargo that has been inadequately or poorly secured on a big rig. POORLY SECURED LOADS Truck drivers and motor carriers are paid to transport cargo from one destination to […]
*The average semi truck and trailer is 70 to 80 feet long – 4 of them end to end make a football field. *Depending on road conditions, weight of the load and several other factors, the length of time to stop an eighteen wheeler is 40% greater than that of an automobile. […]
Almost every type of product in this country has spent some time on a 18-wheeler before reaching its final destination as a product on American shelves. OTR or long haulers are usually able to make their own schedules. They are often responsible for loading and unloading their cargo, keeping accurate logs or […]
What is involved in getting a CDL or the acquisition of commercial drivers’ license? In order to drive any type of a commercial vehicle in Texas a person must first obtain and maintain in good standing a regular driver’s license for at least a year and be at least 21 years old before applying for […]
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a special test that produces very clear, detailed pictures of the organs and structures in your body. The test uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to create images in cross-section. While an x-ray is very good at showing bones, an MRI lets your health […]
Certainly, there can be no argument that speeding is dangerous and the cause of thousands of accidents and deaths each year. But driving under the speed limit is equally dangerous- a topic not many consider. Can you get a ticket for driving too slowly? This question might surprise those who think only speeding […]
There are many ways to pick a good 18 wheeler accident lawyer to help with a serious injury or wrongful death claim. The best is a referral from a prior client who was satisfied with the law firm and can personally vouch for the attorney and results. Former clients will be in a very […]
Trucking is big business in this country. One reliable source offers the following statistics. “The trucking companies, warehouses, and private sector in the U.S. employ an estimated 8.9 million people employed in trucking-related jobs; nearly 3.5 million were truck drivers. Of this figure, UPS employs 60,000 workers and 9% are owner-operators. LTL shippers account […]
There are many causes of serious injury and wrongful death in truck accidents. One of the lesser-known causes of accidents is the dilemma of cargo that has been inadequately or poorly secured on a big rig. Poorly Secured Truck Cargo Truck drivers and motor carriers are paid to transport cargo from […]
With the significant impact that comes from an 18-wheeler accident one of the most common injuries we see are spinal cord injury. Many times folks are rushed to the emergency room and later released when the x-rays do not show a fracture of the spinal cord. Unfortunately, all to often what the truck accident victim […]
Many people who were injured in a truck wreck have asked the same question- can I trust the adjuster? The adjuster is at first is frequently very friendly, and frankly, the more serious the injury or liability factors (such as getting hit by a drunk driver or commercial truck driver in […]
The Texas Highway Patrol or a local officer investigates most serious injury and fatal wrecks involving an 18-wheeler. Likewise, most insurance companies for truck drivers dispatch people to the scene of a serious accident as soon as they can after learning of the accident. Danger of Losing Vital Evidence Typically after a fatal crash hundreds […]
An injury 18-wheeler semi truck wreck case is complicated, so much so that only an experienced trucking accident attorney who knows the trucking regulations and trucking rules should be your choice of counsel. No Substitute For Experience There are diverse rules and regulations that are involved in the trial of a trucking accident personal injury […]
A logging truck collided with a pickup truck and injured at least two people, sending one to the hospital, according to reports. The truck crash closed Loop 336 near the intersection of FM 38 for several hours on Tuesday. The witness has reported that the semi-truck hauling logs experienced a tire […]
There are many ways in which truckers can cause a truck accident, one of which is improper driving. While many might immediately think of alcohol and drug abuse or even speeding or other behaviors that can potentially cause trouble, research has also shown that texting while driving can also cause car accidents. As many may […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations were enacted to protect the public and help ensure that truck drivers on the road are as safe as possible. One of the obligations for the trucking company or “motor carrier” is to ensure that the truck drivers are properly trained. Texas has adopted the Federal Safety Regulations. […]
