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Dec

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...

Dec

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 ru...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

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...

Dec

The Dangers of Aggressive Truck Drivers

If you have driven a motor vehicle for any length of time, you probably have become annoyed or stressed by the actions of other drivers or circumstances beyond your control. Now, imagine driving for a living - driving hundreds of miles each day, through poor weather, traffi...

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