Every day we share our roads with large commercial trucks. Houston is a hub for trucks that deliver goods across the country. 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 as 80,000 pounds when filled with cargo, […]
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. Mechanical […]
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. Your damages may include your medical expenses, money for pain […]
Two people died in a crash in Humble, about 20 miles north of Houston. The accident happened when a cement truck leaked cement onto the roadway, which created 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 […]
There are millions of trucks on our roadways, and many are used to transport various hazardous materials. When an accident occurs with a truck carrying a dangerous substance, it dramatically increases the risks of serious injuries. When a truck carrying a hazardous substance gets into a crash, the results can be catastrophic. A Hazmat team […]
