Category Archives: Truck Accident

Truck Accident Reconstruction May Improve Texas Injury Claims

Truck Accident Reconstruction May Improve Texas Injury Claims

Personal injury lawyers use many techniques to uncover fault and negligence on behalf of truck accident victims. For best results, these techniques should have a proven background in technology and law. Truck accident reconstruction has gained popularity in recent years for its ability to help accident victims maximize the injury compensation they receive in some cases. WHEN […]

Some Trucks Struggle to Make Left Turns

Some Trucks Struggle to Make Left Turns

Left turns, especially on city streets, are often difficult for large trucks. Because the trailer takes a different path than the cab, and because the vehicle as a whole is so long, trucks often have to make very wide turns. For instance, say there is a light-controlled intersection with left-turn lanes on every side. A […]

The Danger of Trucks in Pile-Up Accidents

The Danger of Trucks in Pile-Up Accidents

Getting involved in any type of truck accident puts you at great risk of serious injury if you’re driving a passenger car. Even the largest pickup truck on the market weighs far less and is much shorter than your average semi. These differences can have a devastating impact when the two collide. However, one of […]

Truck Recall Subject to Consent Order

Truck Recall Subject to Consent Order

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 […]

Proper Documentation Can Speed Up Truck Accident Claims

Proper Documentation Can Speed Up Truck Accident Claims

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, […]

Maintenance Should Be a Priority for All Truck Companies and Their Drivers

Maintenance Should Be a Priority for All Truck Companies and Their Drivers

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 […]

Fatigue is a Common Contributing Factor for Large Truck Crashes

Fatigue is a Common Contributing Factor for Large Truck Crashes

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 […]

Commercial Truck Insurance Companies Want to Reduce Their Losses, Not Pay Claims

Commercial Truck Insurance Companies Want to Reduce Their Losses, Not Pay Claims

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 […]

Distracted Commercial Drivers Break the Law and Endanger Others

Distracted Commercial Drivers Break the Law and Endanger Others

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 […]