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Size Matters in a Car Accident

18 Wheeler Size Matters in a Car Accident

Car Accidents Involving Big Trucks – Vehicle Size Correlates to Damage and Injuries It’s a commonly held belief that driving a large vehicle keeps you safer in the event of a car accident. Are trucks and SUVs really safer than a compact or mid-size car? According to the Centers for…

Semi-Trucks Cause Catastrophic Injuries in Rear-End Accidents

Truck Accident Rear-end Collision Injuries

One of the scariest driving situations motorists face on the highways is when an 18-wheeler is bearing down on their vehicle from the rear. There are no conventional personal vehicles on the road that are a physical match for a big-rig when impact is obvious. Tractor-trailers can do extensive damage…

A Texas Truck Accident Attorney Explains the New Truck Underride Guard Rules Issued by the NHTSA

A Texas Truck Accident Attorney Explains the New Truck Underride Guard Rules Issued by the NHTSA

The National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its regulation in late June 2022 for truck underride guards. The new ordinance aims to reduce deadly underride truck accidents amid the nationwide spike in fatal accidents.  What are Underride Guards? Underride guards can save lives. They are metal bars that…

How An Attorney Can Help You Get Compensation If a Truck Driver Fatigue Likely Caused Your Truck Accident Injuries

How An Attorney Can Help You Get Compensation If a Truck Driver Fatigue Likely Caused Your Truck Accident Injuries

Truckers are constantly under enormous pressure from trucking companies to deliver their goods while sticking to a set schedule. However, despite Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations on hours of service, many truckers today still try to drive as fast as possible for as long as they can in…

How A Truck Accident Attorney Can Help You In A Swift Trucking Accident?

How A Truck Accident Attorney Can Help You In A Swift Trucking Accident

If you or a loved one gets involved in a Swift trucking accident, you’ll know they will try to deny or reduce any payouts they may owe you. The company is no stranger to the courtroom since they’ve been cited for violations over 19,000 times from 2016 to 2018 alone….

How to Prove Your Arlington Truck Accident Was Caused by the Negligence or Fault of the Other Driver?

How to Prove Your Arlington Truck Accident Was Caused by the Negligence or Fault of the Other Driver

Texas is a U.S. state with a relatively higher number of traffic accidents involving trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported over 1,000 traffic-related fatalities in 2022, with over half involving trucks, semis and other large vehicles. When people get involved in an accident involving trucks, you can’t assume…

How Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Help You Overcome a New Texas Law Meant to Limit the Damages a Victim Would Receive From a Trucking Company?

New Texas Law Meant to Limit the Damages a Victim Would Receive From a Trucking Company

In Texas, a new law, House Bill 19, makes it harder for truck accident victims to sue trucking companies for negligence following a collision.   Texas had more truck accident deaths than any other state in 2019. And yet both the House and the Senate recently passed HB 19, which…

Driver Fatigue is a Major Safety Risk in the Texas Oil & Gas Industry. Consult a Texas Car Accident Attorney to File a Claim.

Driver Fatigue is a Major Safety Risk in the Texas Oil & Gas Industry Consult a Texas Car Accident Attorney to File a Claim

Between the heavy equipment and hazardous materials, Texas oil and gas industry jobs are generally perceived as very dangerous. Contrary to popular belief, the biggest risks do not lie in working onsite. Many oil and gas fatalities happen on the road as a result of driver fatigue. Oil and gas…

The Value Of Dashcam Video Evidence In Truck Accident Cases

The Value Of Dashcam Video Evidence In Truck Accident Cases

In many collision incidents involving a truck and another car, the courts most likely side with the driver with the smaller vehicle. This is because these drivers usually sustain more severe injuries. However, that doesn’t take away one’s responsibility to prove that the truck driver was at fault. A seasoned…

Trucking Companies Often Liable for Driver Accidents: How a Truck Accident Attorney Can Help

Trucking Companies Often Liable for Driver Accidents: How a Truck Accident Attorney Can Help

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…