It is estimated that there are 17 million people who suffer a traumatic brain injury each year. If you are involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler, your chances of having a traumatic brain injury or other head injuries increases immensely. If you or a loved one has been…
Transport vehicles like 18-wheelers play an integral role in helping companies and organizations ship heavy duty goods from one location to another. That said, the sheer size of these 18-wheeler trucks often contribute to the cause and severity of truck accidents. If you or a loved one has been involved…
Most commercial trucks travel thousands of miles each year, which puts a tremendous strain on their braking systems. The friction caused by stopping an 80,000-pound vehicle wears them down after a while; and if such braking system are not monitored, maintained, and replaced when necessary, then it can lead to…
Accidents with 18-wheeler commercial trucks do tend to offer up a greater level of complexity than what you have with regular car accidents. What are some of the reasons for this? We’re going to have a look at some of the reasons that these accidents tend to be more complicated…
States, like Texas, welcome the oil and gas industry for the many benefits it provides. First, the industry provides a lot of economic support for the region as a whole. It makes good paying jobs available to local residents, and allows for the leasing of sub-surface rights. It also benefits…
If an 18-wheeler runs a red light and hits someone, then the consequences can be serious. It may seem as though it is obvious that the driver of the 18-wheeler is at fault because they are the one who ran the red-light. However, the driver and the trucking company will…
When an 18 Wheeler jackknifes or rollovers the damage can be catastrophic due to the size of the 18 wheeler. In a jackknife truck accident, the trailer slides out to one side, and the truck and trailer fold into themselves. They take the “V” shaped form of a pocket knife…
Tractor-trailers are enormous pieces of machinery. They can be more than 70 feet long, and they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When they’re involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle, injuries can be catastrophic or even fatal. Determining Liability These types of accidents can be legally challenging. Determining…
Many people wonder whether they should hire a McKinney, TX truck accident attorney after they have been involved in an accident. It is possible for you to pursue a claim without an attorney. However, it is not a good idea to do that. The average person does not have the…
Road accidents are an unfortunate but inevitable part of life. Every single day, it seems there is an accident that results in injuries, property damage and even fatalities. Many of these incidents involve trucks and drivers who are impaired while behind the wheel. In addition, 44 percent of fatalities stemming…
