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Truck accidents are more common than ever. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were over 4,000 fatal truck accidents in 2015 alone, and the frequency of these crashes has increased by 20 percent since 2009. If you have been involved in a…
Read MoreAccording to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck accidents have increased by 20 percent in the last two decades. What’s more, hundreds of thousands of people are hurt in these collisions every year. While truck drivers are often at fault for these accidents,…
Read MoreA February 2017 article in The New York Times reported sobering, if not shocking, statistics: more than 40,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2016, a 6 percent increase over 2015 and the highest total since 2007. Even more disheartening was that the 2016…
Read MoreEfforts to pinpoint the cause of car accident deaths as well as traffic-related injuries have prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to take a firm stance when it comes to U.S. auto safety recalls. In fact, automakers issued 53.2 million vehicle recalls –…
Read MoreThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Compliance, Safety, and Accountability program continuously gathers and updates data regarding seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories. For each category, trucking companies receive a score that ranks them against other carriers. Each of these scores can then…
Read MoreFollowing an injury from a car accident, you may find yourself struggling to convince a car insurance company to give you a full and fair settlement. Since insurance companies are on a mission to increase their profits, they often do everything in their power to…
Read MoreIn most personal injury cases you must show that the other party was negligent and caused your injuries. Negligence is defined as the failure to exercise the degree of care expected of someone in order to minimize the risk of harm to another person. This…
Read MoreThese days, it’s common to use social media to express thoughts and share life updates with a network of friends or followers. Although it’s okay to post an interesting article you’ve read, it is not okay to post that you were involved in a car…
Read MoreBrian Meersma, a junior at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, has been named the 2016 winner of The Krist Law Firm, P.C. National Scholarship. The $10,000 scholarship will enable him to focus on his studies while he advocates for people with disabilities. Meersma has…
Read MoreUtility task vehicle (UTV) crashes may not make the headlines on a daily basis, but they occur regularly in Texas. Individuals use UTVs for work and play, and while these vehicles are relatively safe when operated properly, they pose a significant risk when drivers are…
Read MoreFinding the right attorney after being hurt in an accident is a process. Thanks to the speed of the Internet, you can go online and search for lawyers in your area. You’ll find numerous options on the first page. You explore a few of the…
Read MoreThere are millions of people who drive or ride in a motor vehicle as part of their jobs. While some types of jobs are more dangerous than others, the risk of being involved in an on-the-job motor vehicle crash is there for anyone who drives…
Read MoreIf you have been seriously injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer or 18-wheeler, you may be dealing with immense physical pain, extensive medical bills, and a prolonged recovery period. You are likely weighing your options, but may be uncertain about how to proceed. Your…
Read MoreSlips and falls due to slippery, cluttered, or dangerous surfaces often lead to serious injuries. While individuals can slip or trip entirely by accident, many slips and falls occur because the owner or manager of a home or business is irresponsible and lets hazards go…
Read MoreThe Houston Chronicle reported that as many as 23.5 percent of Texas drivers admitted to texting while driving in 2012. Given what we know about the tremendous dangers of distracted driving, it may surprise many people to learn that Texas does not have a statewide…
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