In the state of Texas, and elsewhere in the United States, distracted driving is a major underlying cause of accidents. Indeed, thousands of people are injured annually across the country in distracted driver commercial truck accidents. There are some specific strategies that can be employed to eliminated distracted driving by big rig operators. Do Not […]
Texas has the highest number of trucking accident injuries in the nation. More people are injured or killed in a truck accident in the Houston area than in any other place in Texas. The truth of the matter is that trucking companies carry commercial insurance policies that protect them against personal injury claims. Many of […]
A variety of factors has enhanced competition in the trucking industry in recent years. Deregulation has a significant impact on the industry, resulting in increased competition. Also, the implementation of NAFTA has expanded the utilization of big rigs to transport cargo in the United States, and across North America. Many people proclaim that there are […]
In the state of Texas, on average about 15,000 accidents involving commercial trucks, or semis, occur each year. About 2,300 of these accidents result in serious injuries. Additionally, between 250 and 300 people die in traffic collisions involving big rigs each year. Some different tactics are being explored to reduce the number of accidents involving […]
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is defined medically as a decrease in airflow due to recurring partial or complete obstruction of a person’s upper airway. The body reacts to this initially through responses like pronounced snoring. Ultimately, a person stops breathing for fairly brief periods of time. OSA occurs while a person is sleeping. OSA […]
Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth largest city in the United States. The greater Houston area is estimated more than 3 million people and composes an area of over 600 square miles. Houston has been rated as some of the most congested traffic in the state of Texas […]
