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Staying Safe on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

A notable landmark in Louisiana and bordering six parishes is Lake Pontchartrain. This massive 629-square-mile lake sits just outside the city of New Orleans. Surrounding this lake are several major interstates, such as the I-10, I-12, and I-55. If you have ever traveled on any of these interstates, you may have noticed a roadway 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 […]

Texas Good Samaritan Laws

Imagine you’re traveling to work one morning and are suddenly involved in a traffic accident. You’re conscious, but you need medical attention. While EMS is on the way to the scene of the accident, a bystander removes you from your vehicle, and in the process, your head strikes the car frame. You suffer a concussion. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Accidentes de andamios en las obras de construcción

Según la Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (OSHA, por sus siglas en inglés), [1] las caídas son la causa de muerte número uno entre los trabajadores de la construcción que están en el lugar de trabajo. Muchas veces, los miembros del personal de la construcción trabajan a grandes alturas y, ya sea que estén sobre […]

What to Do When a Cement Truck Hits You

Secrets to Navigating Cement Truck Injuries Many construction and road projects use large cement trucks to pour building foundations, patios, driveways, streets, and more. Children marvel at these huge trucks with their constantly turning and churning cylindrical trailers, and many kids keep miniature versions as toys. While kids may play with cement truck toys, real […]

What Can a Lawyer Do for Me After a Charter Bus Accident?

When you hire a charter bus, you do not expect to get into an accident. However, bus drivers are just as susceptible to getting into an accident as anyone else is. In some cases, the driver can’t avoid an accident caused by another driver. In other cases, the driver could cause the accident if they […]

Frequent Fatalities: Why Houston is the Deadliest Place to Drive

Houston is a big, bustling city, but it’s also an eternal work-in-progress, thanks to frequent roadwork. In our metropolitan melting pot, Houstonians are known for their pride. One label we might not be so proud of, however, is that of “deadliest major metro area for drivers in the country.” Look no further than Reddit for […]