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Aug

Poor Truck Maintenance Could Cause Your Semi Truck Accident

According to one study, mechanical failures are a factor in about 12 percent of all auto accidents. Most of these mechanical failures are due to routine wear on car parts or a lack of proper maintenance. Another study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administratio...

Aug

Road Defects Can Be a Major Cause of Traffic Accidents

The Washington Post reported in 2009 that poor road design or conditions played a role in more than half of all fatal automobile accidents in the United States, resulting in more deaths than any other single factor, including speeding, drunk driving, and not using seat belts. Des...

Aug

Common Injuries in Collisions Between Cars and Pedestrians

Pedestrian accidents occur fairly frequently in Houston and the surrounding areas. Although Houston has its fair share of jaywalkers, a large number of pedestrian-related accidents occur at crosswalks and on sidewalks, and these are predominantly the fault of drivers. Pedes...

Aug

How Cargo-Loading Errors Cause Truck Accidents

Semi-trucks are behemoths of the road and when they're involved in accidents, the consequences can be tragic. Big rigs that don’t have properly loaded cargo are especially dangerous. Commercial truck drivers and trucking companies are charged with following strict rul...

Aug

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Do You Need a Lawyer to Recover After a Car Accident?

If you've been injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you should first seek medical attention and then consult with a Texas personal injury attorney. Car accidents are notoriously complex and establishing and proving fault can require many reso...

Aug

Overturned Propane Truck Highlights the Risks of Rollover Accidents

Houstonians understand the risks presented by rollover accidents. A recent local accident involving a propane truck rollover that closed down a Loop 610 ramp drove home the dangers of such accidents. Consumer Reports deems such accidents among the deadliest on the road. Even thou...

Aug

Truck Accidents Can Cause Life-Changing Injuries

Semi-truck accidents are amongst the most dangerous and deadly collisions that can occur on the road. If you've been injured in one, you understand how significant the consequences can be. In fact, big-rig accidents can lead to life-changing injuries that are difficult to q...

Aug

Types of Crashes Caused by Distracted Drivers

Distracted driving is dangerous driving. Driving is a complex task that should occupy the driver's full attention. While we all know that checking our smartphones while we drive is both distracting and dangerous, many people continue to engage in such careless behaviors. Th...

Aug

Regulations that Texas Semi Drivers Must Follow

Regulations That Texas Semi Drivers Must FollowTexas semi-drivers face unique challenges on the road. Navigating the Lone Star State's vast highways requires adherence to specific regulations to ensure all motorists' safety, and understanding these rules is crucial for truck dri...

Aug

Why the Increase in Fatal Truck Crashes

According to CNBC, fatal truck crashes have been on the rise since 2009. There are, of course, many reasons for this disturbing trend. Some of the most concerning include:Overly tired truck driversHigh turnover among truck drivers, which makes it difficult for trucking compani...

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