Category Archives: Truck Accident

When a new 18-wheeler rolls off the assembly line, it’s assumed to be safe and road-worthy. After all, it’s brand new and made according to industry safety standards. But as it turns out, one North American truck manufacturer, Daimler, failed to comply with at least seven product recalls for manufacturing defects in recent years. Daimler produces trucks […]

After suffering injuries in a truck accident, most Houston victims need financial relief to pay medical bills and other crash-related expenses. When truck accidents involve negligence, an effective method of finding relief is filing an accident or injury claim. Our attorneys understand that victims want to expedite an accident claim as much as possible. Unfortunately, […]

Imagine driving down the street next to an 18-wheeler. All of a sudden, the vehicle starts to swerve. Moments later, the trailer tips, and you and several others end up involved in a serious collision. Commercial vehicles are large and powerful, so seeing a fault in the chassis or other parts lead to a collision […]

Large trucks pose a unique danger on the roads since their build and design can lead to underride accidents. If you have never considered these before, take a moment to do so, as they’re one of the most dangerous types of accidents anyone can ever be involved in. Essentially, the issue is height. A semi […]

Commercial truck drivers work very long hours, often in difficult driving conditions due to construction, accidents or weather. Their job necessitates trying to drive as much as possible at one time, especially when their cargo is something perishable or time-sensitive. Unfortunately, working long shifts and driving for hours on end can create fatigue and exhaustion […]

Getting into any kind of collision on the Texas roadways could mean substantial damage to your vehicle and potentially significant injuries that might leave you unable to work. Certain factors increase the likelihood of the crash having severe consequences for you. A massive discrepancy between the size of your vehicle and the other vehicle is […]

The laws that truck drivers have to follow on the road often change through the course of a single shift. Many commercial drivers travel across multiple states every day as part of their job. Even truckers who only drive locally in Texas may not fully understand the state rules and laws. However, truckers must also […]

Truck drivers are meant to be cautious when they’re driving, especially on highways like Interstates 10 and 45. These busy interstates have plenty of travelers on them, Truck drivers are meant to be cautious when they’re driving, especially on highways like Interstates 10 and 45. These busy interstates have plenty of travelers on them, and […]

It’s clear just from looking at them that commercial trucks take a lot of skill to operate safely. They make wide, slow turns. It takes truck drivers a long time to increase or reduce their speed. Because of this, they can also cause very severe collisions with catastrophic injuries to the motorists and passengers in smaller vehicles. […]

Truckers drive a lot of miles on each shift. Before they start out, they must ensure that they’re getting adequate sleep. Without this, they run the risk of becoming fatigued. A trucker who isn’t well-rested can end up making mistakes that could result in the death of innocent people. The federal government has established regulations […]