The Department of Transportation routinely conducts studies to evaluate opportunities to improve safety on our roadways by 18-wheeler drivers and trucking companies. One such study evaluated large truck crash cases and provided an overview of the truck accidents. Every year, thousands of people die and tens of thousands of people are injured in 18-wheeler […]
We have been holding trucking companies accountable for accidents involving their drivers for over three decades with incredible success. Trucking companies and their insurers are always looking for ways to avoid paying fair value for injuries caused by their drivers. One of the tactics they attempt to employ is to suggest that the truck […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) maintains the Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). MCMIS contains information relating to the safety of commercial motor carriers who are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The information reported in the MCMIS is invaluable to monitor the safety of truck drivers and trucking companies. The information […]
Texas 18-wheeler accident cases are worth significantly more than standard vehicle collisions, with average settlements ranging from $500,000 to over $3 million, depending on injury severity and liability. The disparity exists for concrete reasons: commercial trucks can weigh 20-30 times more than passenger vehicles, federal regulations impose higher duty-of-care standards on professional drivers, and trucking […]
If you were asked ten years ago to imagine an activity we as a society could invent that would cause more motor vehicle accidents and more fatalities than drunk driving, it would be hard to believe what it would be. Yet, the dangers of cell phone use while driving have emerged as a significant concern […]
Provide First Aid and Call 911 A person should know what to do after being in an accident with a commercial vehicle, especially 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 […]
Updated 2021 A person need only turn on a cable news channel and view for a reasonable period before seeing a report about electric vehicles. From hybrids to all-electric derivations, the age of the electric motor vehicle is upon us. One area in which electric vehicles are almost nonexistent is in the semi-truck arena. Industry […]
In the state of Texas and elsewhere in the United States, distracted driving is a major underlying cause of accidents. Indeed, thousands of people are injured annually across the country in distracted driver commercial truck accidents. There are some specific strategies that can be employed to eliminate distracted driving by big rig operators. Do Not […]
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 have contributed to increased competition in the trucking industry in recent years. Deregulation has a significant impact on the industry, resulting in increased competition. Additionally, the implementation of NAFTA has increased the use of big rigs to transport cargo in the United States and across North America. The impact of competition […]
In the state of Texas, approximately 39,000 accidents involving commercial trucks, also known as semis, occur each year. Among the various factors contributing to these incidents, truck accidents and roadway lighting play a significant role. About 1800 of these accidents result in serious injuries. Additionally, between 550 and 650 people die in traffic collisions involving […]
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is defined medically as a decrease in airflow due to recurring partial or complete obstruction of a person’s upper airway. The body initially reacts to this through responses such as pronounced snoring. Ultimately, a person stops breathing for fairly brief periods of time. OSA occurs during sleep, and there has […]
Houston is the largest city in the state of Texas and the fourth-largest city in the United States. When it comes to avoiding an 18-wheeler accident in Houston, being aware of the busy roads is key. The greater Houston area is estimated to have a population of over 7.5 million and spans an area of more […]
When it comes to accidents involving large vehicles, it’s crucial to understand the common types of truck accident injuries that can occur. These injuries can have a profound impact on the lives of those involved. Recognizing and addressing them promptly is key to recovery. The collision between a passenger automobile and a large truck or […]
In three decades of litigating truck accident cases including many truck accidents on I10 out of Houston, I’m continuously amazed at how truck drivers and sometimes trucking companies can cover up abuses of the regulatory process by allowing or creating fake log books. Understanding how truck drivers cheat on their log books is crucial in […]
The high-tech era has reached the doors of trucking companies. There now exists useful fleet monitoring technology that can be highly beneficial to trucking companies. Indeed, this evolving technology can be useful to trucking companies in some important ways. Here are the 3 biggest benefits to trucking companies that use the software. […]
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 […]
Holding parties responsible for 18-wheeler wide turn truck wrecks is vital if you have been injured in an accident. Each year, thousands of people across the United States are seriously injured in accidents with 18-wheeler trucks. This includes innocent motorists across the state of Texas who end up injured or killed as a result […]
Commercial trucks, also known as tractor-trailers, semi-trailers, 18-wheelers, and big rigs, make up just over 12% of the vehicles lawfully registered to operate on roadways across the United States. When it comes to safety and regulations, one might wonder, how effective are roadside inspections of commercial trucks? Two states, Texas and California, have the largest […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) defines a “large truck,” a semi-truck or big rig, as a truck with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more. The large truck accident statistics highlight the importance of understanding the scale of these vehicles. A truck of this nature can carry a load that weighs […]
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 are slow to stop. People injured because of the carelessness of a professional […]
