As with any personal injury claim, the law requires that you prove certain elements in order to collect compensation. Truck accidents are often more complicated than other types of accidents and therefore help from the best injury attorneys can be invaluable to you. Five Elements of a Personal Injury Case There are five important […]
We rely on commercial trucks to transport goods across the country. There are more than 38.9 million trucks on the roads in the United States and millions of truck drivers. Truck drivers must undergo training and have a license to operate a truck. While we need trucks, they can also be dangerous. Accidents with trucks […]
Our truck accident lawyers in Texas have been winning large settlements for over three decades for rear-end accident victims. Call (281) 893-0760 Rear-end truck accidents can result in severe injuries to the victims in the front vehicle. A large truck can put a lot of force behind a collision, leading to severe property damage and […]
An eight-vehicle pileup on Interstate 10 in Sealy happened Monday. One person is reported dead, and others have been injured. According to reports by San Felipe Police Department, a motorist had a blowout and came to stop in the roadway. The pileup happened thereafter and involved a big rig. According to police other cars were […]
Many people do not want to hire an attorney to help them after a serious car accident. Some may want to minimize legal costs or feel that you can best handle the claim on your own. If you choose to represent yourself with a car accident injury claim, follow these tips. What Can Car Accident […]
Commercial trucks are a part of life. We need these big rigs to transport goods across the state and the country. While we share the roads with these semi-trucks, they can also be dangerous to other drivers. Trucks can weigh 20 to 30 times more than passenger vehicles, making passenger vehicle occupants vulnerable to serious […]
Over 2 million semi-trucks are operating in the United States. We share the road with commercial trucks daily. While we need large trucks to deliver our goods across the country, we also need to ensure our safety while we drive. Big rigs can weigh 80,000 pounds when loaded with cargo, so an accident with a […]
We share the roads with thousands of vehicles, including large semi-trucks. Unfortunately, trucks can be dangerous and if you get into an accident with one, you may suffer serious injuries. The negligent driver should be responsible for your damages including your medical costs, lost wages, and more. Truck accidents can be more complicated […]
Truck accidents can cause major injuries and damages. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there are over 34,000 a year that involve big rigs. When you have a crash with a truck, your injuries will likely devastate and sometimes, disabling. On average, over 500 people each year lose their lives due to truck crashes […]
Truck drivers are on the roads for many hours at a time and they often suffer from fatigue. Although the law limits the number of hours a driver can be behind the wheel without taking a break, unfortunately, sometimes drivers and truck company owners ignore the law. Companies often pay drivers by the load, and […]
It can happen in an instant. One minute, you are stopped in traffic, and the next, a car plows into you from behind, causing major damage and injuries. Rear-end collisions are the most common accident in the United States, with almost 2 million per year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end […]
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When hurt in an accident, it is one of the most traumatic experiences in your life. When the accident occurred with a truck, you may have suffered severe or life-threatening injuries and you may have mounting medical bills. There are several things to remember following a truck accident injury. What to do Following a Truck […]
Truck accidents occur with some frequency and they often result in much more damage than accidents between passenger vehicles. When an 18-wheeler collides with another vehicle, there will likely be some devastating injuries. A large semi-truck can weigh over 80,000 pounds, which makes it a destructive force in a crash. When you suffer an injury […]
Traffic accidents happen with some frequency. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, TxDOT, a reportable crash occurs about every minute on Texas roadways, with an injury arising about every two minutes and death about every two and a half hours. The Houston area is a universal hub for truck traffic across the state and the […]
Serious accidents with trucks occur with some degree of frequency. The Houston area has more than its fair share of big rigs on the roads. When you get into an accident with a truck, it can be a frightening experience. There are several things you need to do following a big-rig accident. Call the police […]
Houston has some of the most commercial trucks on the roads. Our area is a hub for transportation, and many trucks need to travel through our city to get to other parts of the country. Trucks can pose a threat to safety on our roads. One of the concerns is for falling cargo. […]
In short, no. Always call the best personal injury lawyer you can find before considering speaking with an adverse insurance adjuster. Many of the top-rated truck accident lawyers offer free telephone consultations. Driving is safer now than ever before, but it is still dangerous. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), an accident occurs […]
A major accident between three big rigs left two people dead near Hico. The accident happened on U.S. 281 just north of Hico, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Officials state that the accident happened when one semi-truck was traveling northbound when it crossed the road into oncoming lanes […]
Truck accidents are often serious and may result in severe injuries. It is common for the truck driver or owner’s insurance company to contact you following the accident. The insurance adjuster will ask you about the accident and find out about your injuries. It is important to remember that the insurance company is not […]
Unfortunately, it is not expected that loss of life resulting from semi-truck accidents will end in the foreseeable future. The size of a big rig almost guarantees serious injury if not death in crashes at highway speeds. I have written about a few truck drivers sent to jail after the wrongful death of an […]
