Every day, we share our roads with large commercial trucks. Houston is a hub for trucks that deliver goods across the country. What are the dangers of these 18-wheelers? Large trucks have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more, as defined by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Many large 18-wheelers weigh as much […]
Large commercial trucks are a necessity of life. We need to share our roads with big rigs, and we often encounter hundreds of them daily in our commutes in and around Houston. Unfortunately, traveling on the highway with semi-trucks can be dangerous, especially when a truck does not have the proper care or maintenance. So, […]
Truck crashes are among the most severe types of accidents. When a truck collides with a passenger vehicle, severe injuries and fatalities are common. When a truck driver or trucking company is negligent in a crash, they are responsible for all damages resulting from the collision. Understanding what are the monetary limits in truck crash […]
Two people died in a crash in Humble, about 20 miles north of Houston. The accident occurred when a cement truck spilled cement onto the roadway, creating a hazard for other drivers. One driver slid in the cement and lost control of his vehicle. The driver was traveling north when he hit the cement and […]
There are millions of trucks on our roadways, and many are used to transport various hazardous materials. But how dangerous is hazardous material transportation? When anAn accident occurs with a truck carrying a dangerous substance, it dramatically increases the risks of serious injuries. When a truck carrying a hazardous substance is involved in a crash, […]
