Recently, authorities in the state of Nebraska decided to have unannounced truck inspections. The site selected was located in South Sioux City. The results were astounding to say the least. The state patrol found more than 99 violations and 10 commercial vehicles were taken off the roadways as being out of service. Additionally, drivers where […]
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there are approximately 5 million bus and truck drivers that share the road with an estimated 250 million motorists. With so many individuals on the road at any given time, and some vehicles carrying multiple passengers, it is essential to be aware of the measures being taken […]
For commercial drivers (CDL), there is a great deal of educational resources on how to drive large vehicles (which often weigh more than 10,000 lbs), as well as what to do while on the road; such as taking plenty of rest stops and obeying all traffic laws. Although, there is a great deal of benefit […]
Everyone should reduce their speed and allow more distance between the vehicle in front of them when the weather turns adverse. Common sense tells us that if the weather gets bad enough we should stay off the road or pull off in a safe area until we can drive safely. Whether it is a Houston […]
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We have been helping families in the state of Texas after the loss of a loved one or serious injury from a TX truck accident for over 35 years. Our record of success speaks for itself, and we are pleased and proud that many of our cases come from defense attorneys that we have faced […]
Nationally Recognized Truck Accident Attorney Martindale Hubbell has awarded Houston truck accident attorney Greg Baumgartner the highest available ratings for legal ability and ethics in the important peer-reviewed rating system. We are rated “Preeminent” in truck accidents. There is no attorney peer-reviewed ranking or rating higher than that enjoyed by Mr. Baumgartner. Other recognition includes […]
Truck accidents usually involve serious injury, if not a wrongful death, and for that reason, they are taken much more seriously by the insurers than in normal car accident cases where the insurance companies’ exposure is not great. Your trucking accident attorney matters. How your claim is handled and by whom matters a great deal. […]
Early Investigation of a Truck Crash Over the years, we have learned the importance of an early investigation after a commercial vehicle crash. The importance is particularly true when eyewitness testimony may vary or be limited to the truck driver or the victims themselves. Objective factual evidence is powerful when confronting blame-shifting by the insurance […]
Insurance Companies Know our Trucking Accident Expertise One benefit of having over 35 years of experience as one of the best truck accident lawyers in the country is that we have previously dealt with most of the major insurance carriers that issue policies covering motor carriers. Insurance companies keep close records of people who are […]
Texas Contingency Fee Lawyer for a Truck Accident When you or a loved one are injured in a truck accident, you need to have the best legal representation possible on your side. Worrying about the legal fees shouldn’t be a factor in cases as important as this. Hiring a Texas truck accident lawyer who works […]
The most rewarding part of our 18 wheeler law firm practice is the relationship that we build with our clients. We have clients who have called us after 20 years just to say hello and that they were thinking about us. Most of our reviews reflect the importance of our personal relationship with our clients […]
One of the major causes of truck accidents is a big rig that is following too closely to the traffic in front of it. Failing to maintain an assured safe distance or “tailgating” is particularly dangerous with tractor-trailers.It is well known and verified in study after study that semi trucks take much longer than passenger […]
The increase production of oil and natural gas has been a wonderful thing for local economies and even our national economy. Energy production states such as Texas and recently North Dakota have created thousands of jobs and reduced our dependence on foreign oil. There is a dark side to the natural gas boom, and that […]
As reported by the Montgomery County Courier, a very informative news provider for the Conroe area, an 18-wheeler collision made the news today. As reported, a man was sent to the Conroe Regional Medical Center with injuries after a crash with a big rig on Texas 105 in Conroe, Texas. The truck crash involved a […]
The Eastex Freeway southbound entrance ramp to Interstate 10 going east was shut down due to a big truck rollover accident this morning. The accident occurred in the early morning hours approximately 4 AM and took many hours before the truck accident could be cleared to open traffic. The exact reason for the rollover crash […]
Almost everyone who has been driving for some time has faced a situation where a semi-truck is in the lane next to you and appears to have no regard for your vehicle when moving over and changing lanes. The situation is extremely distressing because of the disparity in size between the 80,000-pound tractor-trailer and your […]
It is absolutely shocking new number of 18-wheeler accidents that happen because a big rig was stopped in the lane of traffic or parked inappropriately. The situation is particularly dangerous in that the majority of these types of accidents occur on major highways. That means that the other vehicles are traveling at highway speeds and […]
With the rise of major metropolitan cities and more of the country’s populace migrating to these areas for work and other benefits, the need for truck driving has become apparent. Trucks bring in goods every day on the highway and, in this vein, are largely connected to the national economy as a whole. However, although […]
In a terrible tragedy an 18-wheeler fell off the overpass at the intersection of US Highway 59 and the 610 Loop headed northwest in Houston. The accident occurred about midmorning and according to officials, the truck driver was headed north on US 59 and entering a ramp to travel in North Loop. Apparently the big […]
If you have been seriously injured in an 18-wheeler accident or if you have lost a family member due to a truck driver’s negligence, there’s a good chance that you will receive a call from an adjuster for the insurance company covering the trucking company and driver. Insurance adjusters are trained to take steps to […]
