According to the National Highway Safety Administration, last year alone, there were approximately 9,754,000 vehicles that were involved in a police-reported traffic accident. But fatal accidents involving big trucks are up in 2021. Moreover, 96% of these were passenger vehicles that involved similar automobiles. These figures show that the number of accidents may be much […]
The number of tractor-trailers using the highways in the state of Texas has increased substantially with the Eagle Ford Shale boom. While the increased production has benefited many landowners and holders of mineral interests, it has come at a price. The explosive growth and radical increase in the number of tractor-trailers has created a problem […]
Mercedes-Benz recently showed off a futuristic truck that sets the bar for what is anticipated to be sold in the next decade. The truck is absolutely beautiful and contains technology that permits the truck to drive itself on the highways. The technology includes radar and camera systems.Futuristic vehicles are used to give inspiration to plan […]
In commuter traffic this morning on Highway 225 in Pasadena a big rig and a passenger car crashed. According to reports, the Pasadena Police Department indicated that two people were in the car that was struck and one of them died.The other occupant of the car apparently had to be removed from the car and […]
Truck driver fatigue has been the subject of numerous studies over the last three decades. The DOT has struggled to balance the need to move goods across the country promptly and protect the motoring public from unnecessary truck accidents. The number of big rigs on the roadway has grown steadily with an estimated 15.5 million […]
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 their vehicle and the one 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 […]
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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 40 years. Our record of success speaks for itself, and we are pleased and proud that many of our cases come from defense attorneys who have faced […]
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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. Having a trucking attorney skilled at negotiation of top-dollar settlements is a must. Your trucking accident attorney […]
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 is 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 […]
