If you would like to research a trucking company’s safety records, there are several options open to you via the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The FMCSA has several online resources for obtaining safety information on trucking companies. All you need is a trucking company’s name, their DOT number or the motor […]
This is a question that many of our clients ask and the answer depends on several different factors. General Considerations for Valuing Semi- Truck Accidents Truck accident valuations differ significantly from a car to car crash for these reasons: A higher standard of care comes with being a professional […]
Provide First Aid and Call 911 A person should know what to do in the immediate aftermath of a motor vehicle accident involving a big truck. Big trucks can be large box package delivery trucks, tankers carrying liquids, garbage trucks and big rigs sometimes called 18-wheelers. Due to the sheer size, weight, […]
Texas has the highest number of trucking accident injuries in the nation. More people are injured or killed in a truck accident in the Houston area than in any other place in Texas. The truth of the matter is that trucking companies carry commercial insurance policies that protect them against personal injury claims. Many of […]
A variety of factors has enhanced competition in the trucking industry in recent years. Deregulation has a significant impact on the industry, resulting in increased competition. Also, the implementation of NAFTA has expanded the utilization of big rigs to transport cargo in the United States, and across North America. Many people proclaim that there are […]
What’s my case worth? Is one of the more frequent questions we get in our Texas 18-wheeler accident law firm. At the outset, it is almost impossible for an attorney to give an exact value on a case before a complete investigation has been done and all of the medical records and bills have […]
Commercial vehicles are subject to special safety rules because of the potential for a semi-truck to cause life-threatening and fatal injuries during a crash. Big rigs routinely weigh up to 80,000 pounds and have safety issues such as blind spots and slow to stop. People injured because of the carelessness of a professional truck […]
Each person or entity who has a role in a truck crash depends on the specific facts of each accident. While each crash is unique, after investigation, who can be held legally responsible for causing a crash can be predictably determined. The following may have responsibility in an 18 wheeler accident: The driver The motor […]
One of the most frequent telephone calls we get at our Houston personal injury practice is from people who were dissatisfied with their current representation and seeking to change attorneys. Some of the calls are from people who have unrealistic expectations of the claim or the claim handling process and some calls stem […]
You’ve been a serious 18 wheeler accident and you’re looking for a law firm and are wondering what type of a lawyer do you need for your case. The truth of the matter is that most attorneys who handle some personal injury want to handle semi-truck accident cases because of the insurance available to cover […]
What is involved in getting a CDL or the acquisition of commercial drivers’ license? In order to drive any type of a commercial vehicle in Texas a person must first obtain and maintain in good standing a regular driver’s license for at least a year and be at least 21 years old before applying for […]
There are many ways to pick a good 18 wheeler accident lawyer to help with a serious injury or wrongful death claim. The best is a referral from a prior client who was satisfied with the law firm and can personally vouch for the attorney and results. Former clients will be in a very […]
With the significant impact that comes from an 18-wheeler accident one of the most common injuries we see are spinal cord injury. Many times folks are rushed to the emergency room and later released when the x-rays do not show a fracture of the spinal cord. Unfortunately, all to often what the truck accident victim […]
Many people who were injured in a truck wreck have asked the same question- can I trust the adjuster? The adjuster is at first is frequently very friendly, and frankly, the more serious the injury or liability factors (such as getting hit by a drunk driver or commercial truck driver in […]
The Texas Highway Patrol or a local officer investigates most serious injury and fatal wrecks involving an 18-wheeler. Likewise, most insurance companies for truck drivers dispatch people to the scene of a serious accident as soon as they can after learning of the accident. Danger of Losing Vital Evidence Typically after a fatal crash hundreds […]
An injury 18-wheeler semi truck wreck case is complicated, so much so that only an experienced trucking accident attorney who knows the trucking regulations and trucking rules should be your choice of counsel. No Substitute For Experience There are diverse rules and regulations that are involved in the trial of a trucking accident personal injury […]
We are pleased to announce the winner of the Greg Baumgartner Scholarship for the 2014 – 2015 year. The recipient is Jaden Moore who is currently a senior at Norfolk Senior High School. Jaden was chosen for her exemplary academic background and her giving back to her community that Jaden started from […]
Anyone that has ever driven a commercial truck, bus, trailer, or semi-trailer understands that air brakes are often utilized. This is often for a very specific reason, as the nature of an air brake system allows for increased reliability and efficiency. The major advantage is that air is an infinite resource and will never run […]
1. How many truck accident cases do you currently have? There are many personal injury attorneys who handle truck accident cases when they are able to sign one up. Most of these attorneys have a practice that centers around other areas such as maritime, mass torts, or general personal injury instead of motor carrier and […]
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