Unfortunately, Texas has the leading amount of fatal semi-truck accidents in the United States, with 513 in 2020 that resulted in 581 people dying. That accounts for more than 13 percent of fatal trucking accidents in the country. Even more unfortunate, if Texans are involved…
When others engage in aggressive driving behaviors on the road, it unnecessarily endangers everyone else driving, riding, walking, or working on or near major roadways. Aggressive driving behaviors are estimated to be exhibited in 80 percent of drivers. Aggressive driving by truck drivers presents major…
Commercial trucks are part of the backbone of the American economy and allow goods to travel quickly across Texas and from state to state to consumers. Even though these trucks are essential to keeping the economy going, they also account for over 10 percent of…
Semi-truck and 18-wheeler crashes are among the most severe accidents that happen on Texas roads. Unfortunately, they are also prevalent. In 2018 alone, large trucks were involved in more than 5,000 fatal crashes. For many other truck accident victims, recovery mandates surgery and extensive medical…
Add the rise of online retailers like Amazon to a global pandemic that keeps people in their homes, and you have a meteoric increase in the number of delivery drivers on the roads. From dinner and groceries to home goods and furniture, everything can be…
Maintaining the lights on large trucks like semis is a very important safety consideration. Given the potential for serious injury after a nighttime truck crash, several federal and state truck lighting regulations provide guidance and direction regarding the placement, attachment, and other criteria for truck…
Trucking companies, known as motor carriers are required by Texas law to file proof of commercial automobile liability insurance for each registered vehicle. The minimum amount of coverage depends on the type of vehicle and cargo. This is outlined in 43 Texas Administration Code (TAC)…
Thousands of large trucks drive through Houston every day. These vehicles are essential to our economic well-being. However, trucks are notoriously responsible for many serious accidents in Texas and throughout the United States. Being hit by one of these large, commercial vehicles can be devastating….
The United States Department of Transportation is planning to change the hours of service regulations for truck drivers. After intensive lobbying by the trucking industry, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the DOT is opening a two month comment period on the potential reform….
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck crash, you may be worried about how you will get adequate compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. The road to compensation is not always an easy one, but a…
Thousands of trucks travel through the Houston area on a daily basis. Texas highways are used to haul industrial and agricultural cargo throughout the southern and central United States. These large vehicles share the roads with smaller passenger cars, and as such, many serious accidents…
The investigation of a 2016 propane truck crash in Eastern Alabama has revealed industry-wide deficiencies in the training and qualification of cargo tank inspectors. While reviewing the factors that contributed to the crash, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators concluded that “current regulations and federal…
In January 2018, President Donald Trump tweeted that the executive branch of the U.S. government “has terminated more UNNECESSARY Regulations, in just 12 months, than any other Administration has terminated during their full term in office…” Deregulation under Trump is a priority, with the president…
Some people seem completely unable to put ever put down their phone. While using your phone at inappropriate times may be annoying for those around you, texting and driving can result in a deadly accident. Every day there are many devastating accidents that occur because…
When you’re injured in a truck accident caused by a negligent driver, it may seem obvious that their insurance company should provide you with a settlement. But, you need to remember that the insurance adjuster will work to pay as little as possible, rather than…