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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
