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Tanker Truck Accidents

With America’s thriving oil and natural gas industries and our need for fuel, it is no wonder tanker trucks fill our highways and roads. Let’s be clear, that’s usually a good thing. Lots of tanker trucks on the road can signal lots of jobs and a healthy economy. Sometimes, however, tanker trucks cause catastrophes. Every […]

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 though rollovers comprise only about three percent of all serious vehicle accidents, […]

What Is MCS 90?

If you have never heard of MCS 90, you are not alone. In our experience as commercial truck accident lawyers, the people who are familiar with MCS 90 fall into one of these three categories: If you were injured in a crash with a semi-truck, big rig, or another commercial vehicle, we can explain all […]

Who is at Fault in a Semi Truck Accident?

While big trucks remain vital to the transportation of goods across the country, they also pose a substantial accident risk to other people on the road. In 2017, almost 5,000 accidents involving semi-trucks and buses resulted in fatalities. ,116,000 big truck and bus accidents left victims with serious, life-altering injuries. Most of the fatalities in […]

Steps to Take after an 18 Wheeler or Tractor Trailer Accident in Texas

Tractor-trailers, or “18-wheeler” trucks, are an important part of our national economy, transporting millions of tons of freight from state to state each year. While these vehicles are essential, they also pose a significant risk of serious injury to other motorists when they crash. Truck accidents are often more complicated than other motor vehicle accidents […]

Trucking Companies During an Accident

When a trucker crashes into your car, your injuries become one of his or her biggest problems. It’s not that a trucker has no remorse or concern over your life-changing injuries. You need only talk to a trucker a few weeks down the road to see how much a horrific accident can affect his or […]

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 frustrating and oftentimes frightening it is. When you’re faced […]

14 SECRETS of Tow Truck Driver Car Accident Claims REVEALED!

Tow truck accidents aren’t rare. These large and heavy vehicles cause serious accidents that often result in severe injuries. Bringing a claim for a tow truck accident requires a diligent approach, in-depth investigation, extensive evidence gathering, and strong legal arguments. If a tow truck crash hurt you, and you’re considering suing a towing company, you […]

Truck Driver Fatigue

In the United States, commercial trucks transport about 90 percent of the products we use. Trucks deliver everything from groceries to furniture. If those truck drivers are fatigued or drowsy, they pose an immediate danger to the surrounding traffic. If a fatigued truck driver failed to take a mandatory rest break and crashed into you, […]

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