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Semis and Side Underride Accidents

Semi-underride accidents are among the most devastating types of traffic collisions. These crashes involve a smaller vehicle sliding underneath the side of a semi-truck or trailer, often resulting in catastrophic consequences for the car occupants. If you have been affected by a semi underride accident, either suffering a serious injury or losing a close family […]

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, furniture, or even animals. Fuel – in liquid or gas form – is a common […]

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 trucks, FMCSA (the Federal Motor Carrier Safety […]

What Are the Main Causes of Motorcycle Accidents?

While some causes of motorcycle accidents are more obvious – like drunk drivers – others are not as well-known. Even minor actions like failing to properly maintain your motorcycle can have devastating consequences on the road. If you have been involved in a motorcycle crash, our experienced personal injury lawyers at Trust Guss are ready […]

Four Examples of Truck Driver Negligence That Can Cause Serious Accidents

Commercial trucks keep America moving. From delivering produce to transporting petroleum from Houston’s refineries across the nation, large trucks are essential to our economy. But they also present serious dangers on the road. Tractor-trailers and flatbeds can weigh up to 30 times more than passenger vehicles, and when negligence occurs behind the wheel, the results […]

T-Bone Truck Accidents In Houston: Understanding The Potential Dangers

Did you know a truck cab alone weighs between 10,000 and 25,000 pounds? Then there’s the weight of the trailer and cargo, potentially adding tens of thousands of pounds that increase the force of the impact. A T-bone accident with a commercial truck in Houston can cause devastating injuries in the blink of an eye. […]

All About Houston Tow Truck Accidents

When your car malfunctions or gets stuck, Houston tow trucks are the only way out. You might be driving along the North Freeway when your engine gives up, and a tow truck has to deliver you and your vehicle to a garage for repairs. As essential as they are, however, tow trucks pose a risk […]

Causes of Truck Accidents

Leading causes of truck accidents include speeding, distracted driving, intoxicated driving, dangerous road conditions, and defective vehicles. However, an endless list of actions and circumstances can cause a truck accident. You need a truck accident lawyer to identify the cause of your truck accident. Once you understand the cause of a collision, you can determine […]

Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyers

Accidents involving a tractor-trailer, also known as an 18-wheeler or semi-truck, regularly cause severe property damage, catastrophic injuries, and fatalities. Such accidents leave victims and their families in a state of shock and with extreme financial burdens, physical limitations, and the stress of facing a complicated legal process. If you think someone else was to […]

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