Commercial trucks are a common sight on our Texas roadways. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are more than 130 million commercial trucks on our roadways and Texas is one of the states with the most trucks. Safety on our roads is a major concern. Truck drivers and trucking companies […]
Truck accidents are often devastating and cause serious injuries or fatalities. Immediately following an accident with a truck, you may be concerned about your health and healing from your injuries. However, it is important not to wait too long to discuss the accident with an experienced Houston truck accident attorney. Truck accident cases are […]
If you were hurt in an accident caused by a negligent truck driver, you are likely wondering what to expect and how to make sure that you get the compensation you deserve. Truck accident cases are usually much more complex than other types of accidents. There are a number of issues that come into […]
Accidents can happen in an instant when you least expect them. When an accident happens, it can be devastating, and the injuries an accident victim incurs are likely to be serious. You and your family need to concentrate on your medical treatment as a priority, but also be careful not to allow too much time […]
There are thousands of vehicle accidents on our roads each year. While the majority are minor, some are severe, resulting in critical injuries and fatalities to drivers and passengers. A minor fender bender with another passenger vehicle on a city street is usually not serious. However, when a passenger vehicle is hit by a semi-truck, […]
18-wheeler accidents are among the most severe of all crashes. If you are involved in an accident with a big rig, you may suffer serious injuries and damages. The roads in and around the Houston area host many trucks every day. If you travel the roads daily, you will notice 18-wheeler accidents happening often. […]
When involved in a truck accident with a big rig in Texas, you may wonder which party was at fault. Generally, one driver might be more at fault for the accident than the other. Sometimes, both drivers did something wrong that contributed to the crash. Many states have laws that reduce how much-injured people […]
The hours and days following a severe truck accident are spent recovering from your injuries. Being involved in a crash with a truck is often a traumatic and life-changing experience. While you are concentrating on your health, the trucking company’s insurance company is probably tracking you down to obtain a statement. They […]
Most serious injury and wrongful death cases involving an 18-wheeler are investigated at the scene by the Highway Patrol or other police officer and insurance company for the truck driver and trucking company. Typically, hundreds of photographs are taken; the scene is surveyed digitally to show important pieces of evidence such as skid marks and […]
While it is at the least disheartening to realize that one of the responsibilities of a government organization is to maintain fatality statistics related to highway deaths, in fact, that is one of the reasons for the existence of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The average Texan believes that a truck accident would never […]
A crash between two big rigs caused damage to both vehicles and a traffic tie-up that lasted for hours. The 18-wheeler accident in Montgomery County happened in the northbound lanes of I-69 Eastex at FM 1314. The cause of the crash was not known and is under investigation. Both of the drivers […]
Texas has more fatal truck wrecks than any other state. The number of severe injuries from a semi crash is also the worst in the nation. Lots of Big Trucks Texas has thousands of miles of highways and includes such major interstates such as I-10 running across the state east and west, […]
A semi-truck traveling on the Eastex Freeway in Houston lost its load of lumber in the northbound lanes near Kingwood Drive. It is unclear exactly what caused the load to be spilled onto the highway. However, it caused a major backup that lasted more than six hours. The truck was […]
A truck tractor that was towing a semi-trailer lost control and crashed, leaving two people dead. The crash happened on Highway 84 near Mount Enterprise in Rush County. The truck was traveling west on US-84 when it allegedly experienced a tire blowout. The driver lost control as a result and ran into oncoming traffic […]
A truck driver lost his life in a crash with his big rig on State Highway 31. The crash occurred along a stretch of remote highway about two and a half miles from Mount Calm. The truck was traveling eastbound when a tire blowout occurred, according to the Department of Public Safety. The blowout […]
Trucking companies and even owner-operators are covered under commercial liability policies with limits higher than automobile insurance policies. The insurance company for the truck driver and the motor carrier are sophisticated in defending commercial vehicle accidents effectively. Understanding which evidence may be available and how it could affect a trucking case along […]
Most serious injury and wrongful death cases involving an 18-wheeler are investigated at the scene by the Highway Patrol or other police officers and insurance companies for the truck driver and trucking company. Yet a reconstruction of the crash by an expert witness is often needed for the plaintiff. Typically, hundreds of photographs are […]
A man from Lake Charles was killed in an accident involving his pickup truck and an 18-wheeler. The crash happened in the early morning hours of Thursday on westbound I-10 near Beaumont. According to police, the crash occurred when the driver of a pickup truck rear-ended the back of a big rig. The pickup […]
Beaumont police and paramedics responded to a serious crash on I-10 early Thursday morning. According to police, an 18-wheeler hit two vehicles including a passenger car and a pickup truck. Both of those vehicles burst into flames and the pickup truck ended up sideways in front of the big rig. The passenger vehicle was smashed […]
A big-rig accident that occurred in Terrell, Texas resulted in three deaths. The accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-20 near mile marker 501. The crash was between a pickup truck and two 18-wheelers. The lanes were closed for some time while investigators reviewed the scene. According to reports, the pickup […]
A woman’s vehicle was pierced by a huge pole that broke the windshield and landed in the passenger seat. Luckily, the woman was driving alone and was not seriously injured. The accident happened in Spring near I-45 and FM 1960. The woman was driving along when suddenly a huge metal pole came crashing unexpectedly […]
