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May
Truck Drivers Can Get Road Rage, Too
Road rage afflicts truck drivers, too, and victims of such behavior must know their rights. Although you might not attribute road rage to a professional driver, it happens more frequently than you might imagine. If you were ever a victim of road rage, you understand how frustrati...
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May
Are Tired Drivers More Likely to Get into Accidents?
Tired drivers, wake up! Driving while sleepy is dangerous, and even the loss of an hour or two of shut-eye can put you at greater risk of a car accident. A 2016 study by the Foundation for Traffic Safety succinctly outlines the dangers of driving while tired. Know the warning sig...
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May
How Cargo-Loading Errors Cause Truck Accidents
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, especially when caused by improperly loaded cargo. Commercial trucks must adhere to strict federal and state regulations regarding cargo weight, balance, and securement. When these rules are ignored, cargo shifts, spills, or even...
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May
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...
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May
Dealing With Trucking Insurance Companies
After a devastating truck accident, victims can seek compensation in a variety of ways. While it is possible to file a lawsuit, in some situations, clients are best served by filing a claim with the proper insurance company. Due to an increase in risks related to large commercial...
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May
Who Is Liable in a Self Driving Truck Accident?
With a growing focus on artificial intelligence in the transportation industry, self-driving vehicles may be coming soon to U. S. highways. Many vehicles already have some “driver assist” features installed, such as blind spot detection and adaptive headlights. T...
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May
Improperly Loaded Cargo Exacerbates Damage In A Truck Accident
Semi-trucks are engineered to carry freight. They can haul thousands of pounds of cargo from city to city, transporting vehicles, machinery, lumber, hazardous materials/chemicals, and other bulky loads. It is also common for these trucks to carry consumer goods, appliances, furni...
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May
Accidents Caused by Poor Truck Maintenance
Semis and other large commercial trucks are a common sight on Texas highways and interstates. These vehicles, capable of hauling thousands of tons of cargo hundreds of miles each day, are a backbone of the American economy and a marvel of modern engineering. Like any other vehicl...
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May
BEWARE: “Unavoidable Accident” Insurance Defense on Icy or Wet Roads!
Houston was hit with one of its rare, but dangerous, winter storms this morning. Many Houston drivers stayed home and off the roads because of icy conditions. As we saw on the news, however, many people stayed on the road and there were too many unfortunate accidents...
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