Texas has more fatal truck wrecks than any other state. The number of severe injuries from a semi crash is also the worst in the nation. Lots of Big Trucks Texas has thousands of miles of highways and includes such major interstates such as I-10 running across the state east and west, […]
A semi-truck traveling on the Eastex Freeway in Houston lost its load of lumber in the northbound lanes near Kingwood Drive. It is unclear exactly what caused the load to be spilled onto the highway. However, it caused a major backup that lasted more than six hours. The truck was […]
A truck tractor that was towing a semi-trailer lost control and crashed, leaving two people dead. The crash happened on Highway 84 near Mount Enterprise in Rush County. The truck was traveling west on US-84 when it allegedly experienced a tire blowout. The driver lost control as a result and ran into oncoming traffic […]
A truck driver lost his life in a crash with his big rig on State Highway 31. The crash occurred along a stretch of remote highway about two and a half miles from Mount Calm. The truck was traveling eastbound when a tire blowout occurred, according to the Department of Public Safety. The blowout […]
Trucking companies and even owner-operators are typically covered under commercial liability policies with limits that exceed those of automobile insurance policies. The insurance company for the truck driver and the motor carrier is sophisticated in defending commercial vehicle accidents effectively. Understanding which evidence may be available and how it could help you […]
Most serious injury and wrongful death cases involving an 18-wheeler are investigated at the scene by the Highway Patrol or other police officers and insurance companies for the truck driver and trucking company. Yet a reconstruction of the crash by an expert witness is often needed for the plaintiff. Typically, hundreds of photographs are […]
A man from Lake Charles was killed in an accident involving his pickup truck and an 18-wheeler. The crash happened in the early morning hours of Thursday on westbound I-10 near Beaumont. According to police, the crash occurred when the driver of a pickup truck rear-ended the back of a big rig. The pickup […]
Beaumont police and paramedics responded to a serious crash on I-10 early Thursday morning. According to police, an 18-wheeler hit two vehicles including a passenger car and a pickup truck. Both of those vehicles burst into flames and the pickup truck ended up sideways in front of the big rig. The passenger vehicle was smashed […]
A big-rig accident that occurred in Terrell, Texas resulted in three deaths. The accident happened in the eastbound lanes of I-20 near mile marker 501. The crash was between a pickup truck and two 18-wheelers. The lanes were closed for some time while investigators reviewed the scene. According to reports, the pickup […]
A woman’s vehicle was pierced by a huge pole that broke the windshield and landed in the passenger seat. Luckily, the woman was driving alone and was not seriously injured. The accident happened in Spring near I-45 and FM 1960. The woman was driving along when suddenly a huge metal pole came crashing unexpectedly […]
A man driving a pickup truck was seriously injured in a crash with an 18-wheeler. The crash occurred in the 18500 block of Crosby Lynchburg Road. Emergency crews rushed to the scene where firefighters had to extricate the pickup driver from the vehicle. The pickup truck was so badly damaged it was unrecognizable, and there […]
A portion of Highway 225 in southeast Houston was closed temporarily after a fiery 18-wheeler crash. The accident happened on the westbound Highway 225 between Scarborough and Allen Genoa Road. The road had to be closed while a hazmat spill was cleaned up as a result of the 18-wheeler crash. The cause of the crash […]
Professional truck drivers must perform a pre-trip inspection each day before operating their tractor-trailer on the highway. Tire safety for 18-wheelers begins with the pre-trip inspection, where making sure that the tires on the tractor and trailer are correctly inflated and in safe operating condition is an integral part. Trucking companies know of downtime for […]
A man in a wheelchair was hit and injured by an 18-wheeler. The accident happened on I-10 and Federal Road outbound. Police and paramedics responded to the 18-wheeler crash, and the man was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where his condition is unknown. Details of the incident are unclear; however, the big rig stopped at the scene. […]
The shortage of truck drivers is causing the cost of freight to increase and trucking companies much grief. The lack of truck drivers has gotten so acute that companies cannot find qualified drivers and forced to hire drivers with experience much less than they usually would accept. Low Pay and No Social […]
Two people suffered injuries as the result of a serious crash with an 18-Wheeler in Houston. The big rig accident happened as the truck was crossing Blankenship Drive onto Kempwood Drive. Reportedly, a car failed to stop and slammed into the side of the truck, pinning the driver and passenger inside. The Houston […]
A big rig involved in an accident on the West Loop South Freeway in Houston caused major delays for drivers. The truck accident happened on 610 near the Galleria. Police were investigating the incident but initial reports indicate that there were no injuries. The semi-truck reportedly lost its load. These types of crashes are […]
The United States faces the dilemma of a massive commercial truck driver shortage. The situation has gotten so acute that Congress is now looking at legislation aimed at increasing the number of drivers available for interstate routes. This article addresses the scope of the problem, some proposed solutions and the dangers of some solutions. Driver […]
A crash between a semi-truck and a car ended in tragedy at an intersection at Sam Houston Parkway North. The accident happened at the intersection of Tanner Road and the service road of W. Sam Houston Parkway. The accident closed all of Beltway 8 at Tanner Road while police investigated and cleared the crash […]
Truck accidents are among the most severe and devastating of all crashes, highlighting the importance of truck crash investigations. Because trucks are large and can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when loaded, it can be deadly when they are involved in a crash with a passenger vehicle. The importance of truck crash investigations cannot be […]
A semi-truck crashed into the Houston Avenue Bridge causing a traffic tie-up and major damages to the truck, which lost its load. Luckily, no other vehicles were involved and there were no reported injuries. Still, the truck accident brings to light a serious problem that occurs with some frequency on our roadways. Some of the […]
