Large commercial trucks are a necessity of life. We need to share our roads with big rigs, and we often encounter hundreds of them daily in our commutes in and around Houston. Unfortunately, traveling on the highway with semi-trucks can be dangerous, especially when a truck does not have the proper care or maintenance. Mechanical […]
Two people died in a crash in Humble, about 20 miles north of Houston. The accident happened when a cement truck leaked cement onto the roadway, which created a hazard for other drivers. One driver slid in the cement and lost control of his vehicle. The driver was traveling north when he hit the cement […]
There are millions of trucks on our roadways, and many are used to transport various hazardous materials. When an accident occurs with a truck carrying a dangerous substance, it dramatically increases the risks of serious injuries. When a truck carrying a hazardous substance gets into a crash, the results can be catastrophic. A Hazmat team […]
Any accident can be a difficult and traumatic experience. However, when hurt in a truck accident, it is often more serious than other types of crashes. There are several reasons a truck accident differs from other types of vehicle accidents. Trucks are larger and heavier, and the injuries and damages are more likely to be […]
Big rigs are large commercial trucks that often weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. When an accident occurs with a large truck, the injuries may be life-threatening. Many thousands of trucks travel on Houston roads every day. There are several reasons 18-wheelers cause accidents. If you suffered serious injuries due to a truck accident, you […]
Experiencing a road accident is definitely a life-altering event, especially when you have incurred serious injury. And if you are involved in a commercial truck accident, the chances of sustaining a severe injury is great that it may even result in loss of life. So if this situation happens, you want to ensure that the […]
Truck accidents can be deadly. The average weight of a truck is about 20 times that of a passenger vehicle. 18-wheelers may weigh up to 80,000 pounds, making them difficult to control and stop. When a big-rig crashes into another vehicle, the occupants of the smeller vehicle often suffer catastrophic injuries or fatalities. If […]
A driver was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition after the pickup truck he was driving was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler. The crash happened on I-10 near Barker Cypress. The impact caused the pickup truck to fly over the concrete shoulder barrier. It landed on its side in the trees on the side […]
If you were hurt in an accident caused by a negligent truck driver, you are likely wondering what to expect and how to make sure that you get the compensation you deserve. Truck accident cases are usually much more complex than other types of accidents. There are a number of issues that come into […]
18-wheeler accidents are among the most severe of all crashes. If you are involved in an accident with a big rig, you may suffer serious injuries and damages. The roads in and around the Houston area host many trucks every day. If you travel the roads daily, you will notice 18-wheeler accidents happening often. […]
Trucking companies and even owner-operators are covered under commercial liability policies with limits higher than automobile insurance policies. The insurance company for the truck driver and the motor carrier are sophisticated in defending commercial vehicle accidents effectively. Understanding which evidence may be available and how it could affect a trucking case along […]
A man driving a pickup truck was seriously injured in a crash with an 18-wheeler. The crash occurred in the 18500 block of Crosby Lynchburg Road. Emergency crews rushed to the scene where firefighters had to extricate the pickup driver from the vehicle. The pickup truck was so badly damaged it was unrecognizable, and there […]
A semi-truck crashed into the Houston Avenue Bridge causing a traffic tie-up and major damages to the truck, which lost its load. Luckily, no other vehicles were involved and there were no reported injuries. Still, the truck accident brings to light a serious problem that occurs with some frequency on our roadways. Some of the […]
If you are involved in an automobile accident, hit by an 18-wheeler or get hurt in another type of accident on you could have a claim against the negligent party. If so, talk to a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury lawyer soon. In the wake of a traumatic accident, trying to go it alone […]
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