Have you recently been involved in a rear-end collision involving a truck? If this is the case, it is important to take specific steps to ensure your safety and to address legal and insurance issues properly. Here is a detailed summary of the steps you should take: Takeaway Automobile accidents can be complex, especially when…
Category: Truck Accident
The Importance of Legal Representation in Underride Truck Accident Cases
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, (IIHS), a non-governmental source of crash and safety data, there have been 500 to 600 deaths per year in the United States resulting from an underride collision between a passenger car and a tractor-trailer. In Texas, roughly 21 people die every year from underride accidents. If you…
Fatigued Truck Driver Accidents: How to be Mindful on the Road
Driver fatigue is a recognized hazard in the trucking industry and contributes significantly to road accidents not just in Texas, but nationwide as well. Fatigue can impair a driver’s response time, decision-making ability, and attention. Tire defects and driver fatigue are the two primary culprits of truck accidents. If you have been injured in an…
Overloaded and Improperly Loaded Truck Accidents in Texas
Truck accidents are often some of the most devastating that occur on the road, particularly due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles. As a result, trucks can cause catastrophic injuries, resulting in hospitalization, surgery, and long-term care. Not only are the lives of the injured affected, but the lives of their families…
Steps to Take if You’ve Been Involved in a Wide-turn Truck Accident
Commercial trucks must be careful whenever maneuvering on the road. This is because they are so much larger than passenger vehicles and therefore require more room in order to safely complete a turn. In fact, on average a commercial truck requires a minimum of 55 feet of space to complete a turn. Unfortunately, this need…
How an Attorney Can Help You and Your Truck Accident Case
When you have been involved in a truck accident, you may be wondering what to do next. You may consider hiring an attorney to help you recover compensation for your injuries. But can an attorney actually help you and your truck accident case? Yes, and here’s how. They can help gather evidence One of the…
NHTSA Issues New Rule Mandating Rear Truck Underride Guards
After an increase in the number of deadly truck accidents nationwide, the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a new rule concerning truck underride guards. While the new standard was published in the Federal Register on July 15th, it won’t go into effect until January 11th, 2023. What Are Underride Truck Accidents?…
Who is Liable for an Unsecured Truck Load?
Due to their sheer size and weight, commercial trucks can cause great damage when involved in an accident. However, it’s not only the truck that can prove highly dangerous; it’s also the cargo that it is carrying. When a truck is carrying cargo that is not properly secured, a simple bump can be catastrophic. Cargo…
Common Causes of Hit-and-Run Truck Accidents
All vehicle accidents come with a great risk of property damage and bodily harm. But when it comes to commercial truck accidents, the consequences of these accidents can be utterly devastating. Accidents involving large commercial trucks, such as 18-wheelers, often result in multiple-vehicle accidents with injuries or even fatalities. Unfortunately, sometimes trucks that cause accidents…
