It doesn’t take a Texas truck accident attorney to know that semi-trucks take longer to stop than passenger cars. When you consider the dangers of bad brakes on semi trucks, it’s clear why stopping distances can be compromised. Accident reconstruction textbooks even include formulas for calculating the stopping distance of a big rig, and all […]
Texas truck accident lawyers know that there usually is more than one cause of an 18-wheeler accident. It is usually a truck driver speeding or inattentive to the road ahead. In any case, you can be assured that the insurance carrier for the trucking company will want to try to make the responsible person the […]
Negligent hiring is a basis for establishing negligence on the part of an employer and is used in many different personal injury cases. In the trucking context, negligent hiring usually relates to a truck driver who is on the job but fails to meet the minimum safety standards or is disqualified from operating a commercial […]
Whenever there is a motor vehicle accident, the question becomes who is at fault for causing the crash. That is always the main issue in every case involving a car accident or an 18-wheeler. However, truck drivers and trucking companies are subject to additional rules and regulations that do not apply to everyday drivers. Truck […]
Many people confuse the two words interstate vs intrastate Motor Carriers. The two definitions are very different, and their meaning is quite deep regarding the appropriate certification for each truck in a commercial fleet and which safety regulations may apply. Each commercial vehicle is insured, and the classification may affect how responsibility falls during civil lawsuits. […]
Some of the 18-wheeler accidents that happen in Texas are caused by improper loading of commercial trucks. Many truck accidents occur near Houston that involve a safety regulation violation. Trucking safety regulations provide that “no person shall drive a commercial motor vehicle and a motor carrier shall not require or permit a person to drive […]
Truck Driver Training Required Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, a trucking company must ensure that the truck drivers they place on the roadway are experienced and capable of safely operating the big truck. The trucking company must do proper training for truck drivers. Section 391 Addresses Training Section 391 provides the minimum safety […]
Commercial vehicle crashes involve vehicles from normal cars to pick-up truck wrecks. The vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and require maintenance and care beyond those of a passenger car to operate safely on the roadways. This is especially critical when considering truck accident lawsuits in Houston, where the impact of such accidents is […]
Every truck accident lawsuit will involve the truck driver and the motor carrier, who is legally responsible for the driver and the vehicle. Negligent trucking companies are not rare, and in many personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, proof is developed about the motor carrier violating safety standards. Companies are usually held responsible for an […]
Common Types of Commercial Vehicle Accidents Commercial vehicle accidents are a significant concern on our roads and make up a significant percentage of fatalities. They involve vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans for business purposes. These accidents can have severe consequences. They can lead to traffic disruptions, economic losses, and serious injury. Truck accident […]
Most truck accidents involve serious injury and /or death. Because a typical rig can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, occupants of a 4,000-pound passenger car have little chance of escaping serious injury on impact. That’s why it’s important for truck drivers to have proper liability insurance coverage. In this article, we will discuss the minimum […]
Poor Maintenance of 18-wheelers A state recently conducted a study on the correlation between defective mechanical parts and equipment on semi-trucks and the likelihood that this will lead to a truck accident. Their findings were released in a national report – and were nothing short of shocking. Study Shows the Scope of Our Problem Researchers […]
Truck accidents across Texas are a frequent occurrence, which is why federal regulation of trucking companies is crucial to ensure safety. Because of the size of a tractor-trailer versus the size of a pickup truck or passenger car, in most semi-truck accidents, serious injury is a foregone conclusion. In most 18-Wheeler accident cases, the cause […]
Truck accidents across the state of Texas are literally an everyday event. Because of the size of a tractor-trailer versus the size of a pickup truck or passenger car in most semi-truck accidents, serious injury is a foregone conclusion. In most 18-Wheeler accident cases, the cause of the truck accident is simple negligence on the […]
Tire blowouts on big tractor-trailers are overwhelmingly common and probably happen hundreds of times a day across the United States. Many big rig tire blowouts happen in Houston. Simple maintenance and inspections, which each driver should perform during every stop along their route, would almost entirely prevent a truck accident from happening. An industrial tire […]
Why You Need a Truck Accident Attorney After an Accident Understanding why you should hire a truck accident attorney after a crash is crucial when dealing with the legal aftermath, as truck accident cases can be complex. The severity of the injuries involved and the laws make having a Houston truck accident lawyer essential. Below, […]
