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), a fatal accident […]
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 […]
When you see a large semi-truck on the road you notice that it has many more tires than passenger vehicles. You likely assume that the extra tires will prevent it from having a problem in case one of the tires fails. While the extra tires support the truck and keep it on the road, a […]
Given the extreme weight of 18-wheeler tractor-trailers, the aftermath of a wreck is usually pretty ugly. Those lucky enough to survive many times have severe injuries such as spinal cord fractures, traumatic brain injury, and paralysis. Many truck wreck victims require at least one surgery (if not multiple) at great expense. Recovering from a tractor-trailer […]
Truck accidents are common on Houston area roadways. As a major hub in the state, we see more than an average share of 18-wheelers on the highways. When an accident occurs between a truck and a passenger vehicle, the injuries are likely to be serious. If you were hurt in a big-rig accident, you […]
The National Transportation Safety Board has weighed in on the controversial topic of maximum speed limits on the nation’s highways. Using an automobile accident that occurred on a Texas highway that claimed seven lives as an example – they note that most of America’s roadways were designed for a maximum speed of 60 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
