Tire failure leads to fatal truck wreck
A truck driver from Conroe, Texas was killed when the 18-wheeler he was driving overturned. The crash happened on State Highway 6 near Rice Road in Riesel, Texas. According to reports, the big rig suffered a tire blowout. This caused the driver to lose control of the truck, and it swerved. He was not […]
For more than 30 years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has set rules for drug and alcohol testing that covers commercial truck and bus drivers. What Supervisors of Truckers Need to Know: Section 332.603 require supervisors of commercial motor vehicle drivers to take specialized training relating to alcohol and drug symptoms and identification. The […]
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 […]
Texas has more fatal truck accidents than any other state in the United States according to a recent report by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In 2016, Texas had 484 fatalities in big truck accidents. The margin was significant as the next closest state was California with 293 people killed. […]
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 […]
Just in time for family summer vacations, the governors Highway safety Association and Uber announce an initiative called “Make it Click: Every seat. Every ride”. The purpose is to bring awareness to the need for wearing seatbelts and the dangers for those who choose not to buckle up. Uber is to be commended […]
A Texas jury awarded a Houston woman $89.7 million in a lawsuit against a large trucking firm. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2014 crash with a big rig on Interstate 20 in Odessa, Texas. The accident killed the woman’s 7-year-old son, paralyzed her 12-year-old daughter and caused extensive brain damage to another son. The […]
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 […]
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 came up with an overview of the truck accidents. Every year thousands of people die and tens of thousands of people or […]
We have been holding trucking companies accountable for accidents of 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 tricks they try to use 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 […]
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 […]
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 one would be hard to believe what it would be. That, however, is what we have done with the smartphone and text messaging. Business people […]
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, […]
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 eliminated 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 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 […]
In the state of Texas, on average about 15,000 accidents involving commercial trucks, or semis, occur each year. About 2,300 of these accidents result in serious injuries. Additionally, between 250 and 300 people die in traffic collisions involving big rigs each year. Some different tactics are being explored to reduce the number of accidents 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 reacts to this initially through responses like pronounced snoring. Ultimately, a person stops breathing for fairly brief periods of time. OSA occurs while a person is sleeping. OSA […]
