If you listen to a radio station are likely to hear one or more trucking companies advertising employment opportunities for truck drivers. This is not a new phenomenon but one that has been going on for the last several years. The truth of the matter is that trucking companies are having difficulty finding […]
The trend over the last decade has been one of give and take concerning large truck crashes. The overall number of accidents involving commercial vehicles has dropped in the last ten years. However, the number of fatalities from truck crashes has increased. There’s little doubt that the costs associated with the truck accident […]
There is no doubt that the United States faces a huge shortage of truck drivers. Some attribute the shortage to an aging workforce and others feel that the lifestyle has precluded many people from working as a truck driver. Motor Carriers are struggling to find qualified drivers and the competition is fierce to attract […]
With the major 18 wheeler accident, one involving serious injury or wrongful death, the importance of an early investigation and a quick response team cannot be over emphasized. It is the time when families who have lost a loved one are in shock and often mentally paralyzed due to the trauma of the loss. […]
Weekly in the greater Houston area a big truck rolls over and shuts down a highway for hours at a time, stranding commuters and sending many to the hospital or the morgue. Houston truck accidents happen every day. One must ask, why are there so many semi trucks rolling over? Top Causes of Tractor- […]
Thursday, November 19, 2015 was a tragic day when a stranded vehicle on outbound Northwest Freeway was struck by an 18 wheeler. Two people died in the crash and reports indicate that the car caught fire immediately after the impact. The 18 wheeler crash took place about 4 AM on the Northwest Freeway not […]
According to a recent DOT study, the leading cause of serious injury or wrongful death in truck wrecks is poor decision-making by the truck driver. Determining Fault in a Truck Wreck One of the hardest parts of the study was defining the “cause” of the truck accident. Experienced personal injury lawyers […]
Semi truck brake systems are a complex system of several separate stopping units. These include the service brakes, which work by applying pressure to the brake pedal either through air pressure or by hydraulic pressure. Semi trucks have separate parking brakes, which must be used only during parking and are operated by a series […]
Total revenue estimates produced by the trucking industry are over 255.5 billion a year. Of this figure ‘for hire’ or ‘common carriers trucking’ companies generated revenue estimated at 97.9 billion. They outdid air transportation by 18 billion. Private fleets generated revenue estimated at 121 billion. Their operating ratio is 95.2, which means […]
There are many causes of serious injury and wrongful death truck accidents. One of the lesser-known causes of accidents is the dilemma of cargo that has been inadequately or poorly secured on a big rig. POORLY SECURED LOADS Truck drivers and motor carriers are paid to transport cargo from one destination to […]
*The average semi truck and trailer is 70 to 80 feet long – 4 of them end to end make a football field. *Depending on road conditions, weight of the load and several other factors, the length of time to stop an eighteen wheeler is 40% greater than that of an automobile. […]
Almost every type of product in this country has spent some time on a 18-wheeler before reaching its final destination as a product on American shelves. OTR or long haulers are usually able to make their own schedules. They are often responsible for loading and unloading their cargo, keeping accurate logs or […]
What is involved in getting a CDL or the acquisition of commercial drivers’ license? In order to drive any type of a commercial vehicle in Texas a person must first obtain and maintain in good standing a regular driver’s license for at least a year and be at least 21 years old before applying for […]
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a special test that produces very clear, detailed pictures of the organs and structures in your body. The test uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, and a computer to create images in cross-section. While an x-ray is very good at showing bones, an MRI lets your health […]
Certainly, there can be no argument that speeding is dangerous and the cause of thousands of accidents and deaths each year. But driving under the speed limit is equally as dangerous – and a topic not many people consider. Unless a minimum speed is posted, highway driving has no fixed minimum speed. […]
There are many ways to pick a good 18 wheeler accident lawyer to help with a serious injury or wrongful death claim. The best is a referral from a prior client who was satisfied with the law firm and can personally vouch for the attorney and results. Former clients will be in a very […]
Trucking is big business in this country. One reliable source offers the following statistics. “The trucking companies, warehouses, and private sector in the U.S. employ an estimated 8.9 million people employed in trucking-related jobs; nearly 3.5 million were truck drivers. Of this figure, UPS employs 60,000 workers and 9% are owner-operators. LTL shippers account […]
There are many causes of serious injury and wrongful death truck accidents. One of the lesser-known causes of accidents is the dilemma of cargo that has been inadequately or poorly secured on a big rig. Poorly Secured Truck Cargo Truck drivers and motor carriers are paid to transport cargo from one […]
With the significant impact that comes from an 18-wheeler accident one of the most common injuries we see are spinal cord injury. Many times folks are rushed to the emergency room and later released when the x-rays do not show a fracture of the spinal cord. Unfortunately, all to often what the truck accident victim […]
Many people who were injured in a truck wreck have asked the same question- can I trust the adjuster? The adjuster is at first is frequently very friendly, and frankly, the more serious the injury or liability factors (such as getting hit by a drunk driver or commercial truck driver in […]
The Texas Highway Patrol or a local officer investigates most serious injury and fatal wrecks involving an 18-wheeler. Likewise, most insurance companies for truck drivers dispatch people to the scene of a serious accident as soon as they can after learning of the accident. Danger of Losing Vital Evidence Typically after a fatal crash hundreds […]
