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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When you are hurt in an accident with a truck, your injuries may be severe. Your medical bills and other damages should be paid by the negligent party. Truck accidents are often more complicated than regular car accidents. Immediately following an accident, the trucking company will typically involve its own accident team. It is […]
If you were hurt in a Houston truck accident, the negligent driver is generally required to pay for your medical bills and other damages. Damages generally fall into one of three categories including economic, non-economic, and punitive. Economic damages are those that you can measure. These include such items as medical expenses and lost […]
There are thousands of vehicle accidents on our roads each year. While the majority are minor, some are severe, resulting in critical injuries and fatalities to drivers and passengers. A minor fender bender with another passenger vehicle on a city street is usually not serious. However, when a passenger vehicle is hit by a semi-truck, […]
Most serious injury and wrongful death cases involving an 18-wheeler are investigated at the scene by the Highway Patrol or other police officer and insurance company for the truck driver and trucking company. Typically, hundreds of photographs are taken; the scene is surveyed digitally to show important pieces of evidence such as skid marks […]
Truck accidents are among the most severe and devastating of all crashes. 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. Texas leads the nation in Truck accidents, and Houston has the most big rig accidents […]
Getting hit from the rear by an 18-wheeler is the most common truck accident in the United States. Tractor-trailers take about 40 % longer to stop than the car you drive, and truck drivers frequently allow no adequate safety cushion between vehicles which can lead to a rear-end 18-wheeler accident. The damages are generally much […]
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 […]
Every day across the state of Texas there is a commercial vehicle accident. In fact, Texas has more fatal big truck collisions than any other state. Some semi-truck accidents are minor, and some are devastating. In crashes where the legal damages have the potential to be significant, an early investigation is vital to a […]
The aftermath of an 18-wheeler accident leaves many questions for those who may have been injured or have lost a loved one. This article is written to give a brief overview of steps necessary by those who have been hit by a semi truck. At the Scene of the Crash Most people who have […]
Anyone who has driven on the highway has probably seen debris from a truck tire. Chunks of tire can be seen littering the roadway and are often in the middle of the lane. When a big rig truck tire blows out, it can cause a dangerous situation for both the big rig and other […]
In an accident with the tractor-trailer or other commercial truck, getting the right evidence is vital to winning a truck accident case. Finding Violations of Safety Rules Professional truck drivers must obtain a commercial driver’s license and are employed by a “motor carrier” that must comply with safety laws designed to protect us. These safety […]
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 […]
