When you are hurt in a truck accident, it is likely one of the most traumatic experiences of your life. It is natural to want to discuss the crash with friends, and you may think about posting details on social media. It is essential to know that the information you post online will be […]
The transportation of goods across the country is essential to our economy. Yet, with all those trucks on the roads, it can make for a dangerous commute. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) there were almost 300,000 big rigs on the nation’s roadways in 2016. Accidents with 18-wheelers can cause serious injuries […]
Unfortunately, it is not expected that loss of life resulting from semi-truck accidents will end in the foreseeable future. There are a few news stories about truck drivers sent to jail after the wrongful death truck accident that killed an innocent victim. But, most of the time, it is up to an 18-wheeler accident lawyer […]
Experiencing a road accident is definitely a life-altering event, especially when you have incurred serious injury. And if you are involved in a commercial truck accident, the chances of sustaining a severe injury is great that it may even result in loss of life. So if this situation happens, you want to ensure that the […]
Millions of trucks travel our roadways every day. Truck operators need to obey specific laws and regulations to ensure the safety of everyone who shares the road with large commercial vehicles. As long as trucking companies and truck drivers follow the rules, in theory, everyone should remain safe from an avoidable 18-wheeler accident. Truck accidents […]
Five people died in a truck accident on Highway 59 near Victoria, Texas. Some people have been treated for injuries stemming from the accident. The Victoria truck crash occurred Saturday morning at the Telferner exit just north of Victoria. Van Strikes Rear of the Big Rig The Texas Department of Public Safety […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration estimates that about 20% of all trucking accidents are rear-ended related crashes. Rear-end collisions with big rigs are incredibly hazardous to the occupants in the vehicles they hit. Some of the reasons for the severity of injury and frequency of 18-wheeler crashes include: • A semi-truck can weigh 80,000 […]
We have a lot of commercial vehicles in Texas. Texas has thousands of miles of highways and include such major interstates such as I-10 running across the state east and west, I -45 and I -35 running north and south and major highways such other major highways as US 290 from Houston to Austin. Thousands […]
Semi-truck accidents in Texas are all too common. Some estimates place the number of big rigs on Texas roads at over 3 million annually. This is the equivalent of 570,000 railway cars and with numbers this high there are definite consequences. This includes wear and tear on the infrastructure but more important our concern is […]
Police were on the scene of a dump truck accident that injured the driver. According to news reports, the crash happened when a dump truck traveling north on the east frontage road of IH-35 suffered a blown tire, which caused the driver to lose control of the truck. The truck spun and veered off the […]
Buses fill an important role in our nation’s cities and towns, large and small. Whether you are going across the state or across the country, a bus is one of the easiest and most affordable options. We usually think of a bus as a safe option for getting from one place to another. Unfortunately, bus […]
Truck accidents are among the most serious types of accidents on the roads. Large commercial trucks may weigh up to 80,000 pounds, making them many times heavier than a standard passenger car. It is no surprise that truck accidents result in severe and life-threatening injuries. If you were hurt in a truck accident, it is […]
A portion of the I-10 was closed down for a period of time for the investigation of a fatal accident in the inbound lanes of I-10 near Normandy. The accident occurred when a vehicle stalled on the freeway. The driver exited the vehicle and was walking along the highway when he was struck by a […]
Truck accidents can be deadly. The average weight of a truck is about 20 times that of a passenger vehicle. 18-wheelers may weigh up to 80,000 pounds, making them difficult to control and stop. When a big rig crashes into another vehicle, the occupants of the smaller vehicle often suffer catastrophic injuries or fatalities. […]
Passenger vehicles share the roadways with millions of big rigs. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) there are more than 130 million commercial trucks in use nationwide. California and Texas have the most trucks, with a combined total of about 25 million. Millions of trucks can make driving on our roads more […]
When you are involved in a car or truck wreck, you suddenly have to make a number of important decisions. You may have been seriously hurt and your car may have been towed from the scene of the crash. Although some things are out of your control, you are supposed to take reasonable steps […]
A deadly truck crash in Denver claimed the lives of four people and sent at least 10 others to the hospital with injuries. The accident happened on a highway near Denver and involved multiple vehicles in a fiery inferno that erupted immediately following the crash. The crash ultimately involved at least 28 vehicles and […]
1. Never tailgate a semi-truck – again they may not be able to see you (for that matter never tailgate at all!). Because large trucks can block your vision ahead, it is best to allow extra distance when following a big truck. 2. Semi-trucks have eighteen tires that may be problematic. If a tire blows […]
When you are involved in any type of accident, it can be a scary situation. However, when you are the victim of a truck accident, it can be extremely traumatic. Because of their size and weight, trucks commonly cause severe and life-threatening injuries. Your first and most important consideration is to take care of your […]
Getting into an accident can be a stressful and traumatic event. When the vehicle that hit you is a truck, the situation can be even worse. You may have suffered a serious or life-threatening injury due to the crash. After the accident, you may wonder what to do and how to ensure you are properly […]
A deadly big rig crash on Houston’s Eastex Freeway caused an emergency response and a huge traffic delay. The crash happened on the southbound lanes in the Humble area. The truck driver was killed in the crash and there were no other injuries reported. According to police, the truck driver slammed into the guardrail located […]
