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How Often Do Trucking Companies Hire Disqualified Drivers?

Not everyone is cut out to climb behind the wheel of a truck. Some people aren’t healthy enough for it. Some people aren’t good enough drivers. And some people have criminal and/or driving records that just make them a bad fit to take responsibility for heavy cargo. The law has a term for that last […]

Do I Have to Report an Accident to My Insurance in Texas?

In Texas, the aftermath of a car accident can be a complex and overwhelming experience, especially when it comes to dealing with insurance. If you’re involved in a vehicular accident, it’s crucial to understand your obligations regarding reporting the incident to your insurance company. Texas law stipulates that you must report accidents to your insurer, […]

Do Insurance Companies Want to Settle Out of Court?

While each case is unique, insurance companies generally want to settle out of court. Going to court can be expensive and may lead to an insurance company’s large award to the plaintiff. Therefore, insurance companies most often settle cases rather than go to trial. As someone who deserves compensation from an insurance company, you need […]

Do Motorcycles Have the Right of Way?

Motorcycle accidents can change a person’s life instantly, especially when catastrophic injuries, excruciating pain, and astronomical medical expenses follow. However, what makes these accidents even more challenging, is if the accident resulted from a failure to yield to the right of way; many motorcyclists often have a hard time figuring out whom they can hold […]

What to Do with Your First Offer from the Insurance Company After a Truck Accident

The First Truck Accident Settlement Offer Is Not the Best Did you know over 60 percent of all consumer goods are shipped by tractor-trailer across the United States? We contend with large trucks on our roads at all hours of the day and night. Their intimidating presence can make other drivers nervous, and for good […]

Georgia Road Trip Hidden Gems

It’s summertime, and we’re ready for a Georgia road trip! If you and your family are among those who want to venture out and see all that the Peach State has to offer this season, keep this in mind: the best Georgia road trip routes may not be the same anymore. Many popular destinations are […]

Hands-Free Driving Devices: Everything You Need to Know

As cell phones and communication technology grow increasingly popular, drivers are struggling more and more to ignore them while on the road. Those text messages coming through seem to demand an immediate response. An incoming phone call catches their attention at that moment, regardless of the driver’s other needs. As accidents have risen due to […]

Head-On Truck Collisions

Truck-involved head-on collisions make for some of the most horrific crashes on Texas and Louisiana roads. The stories I’ve linked above led to trucks bursting into flames, passenger vehicles mangled beyond recognition, catastrophic injuries, and deaths. You might think head-on collisions involving heavy trucks are rare. But you’d be wrong. They. Happen. All. The. Time. […]

New Orleans’ Most Dangerous Holiday: The History of Mardi Gras

Every year during Mardi Gras, tourists flood the streets of New Orleans to let the good times roll. This year, Mardi Gras is on Tuesday, February 16th, and we’d like to take this opportunity to share the history of this celebration and some of the hazards surrounding it. Whether you’re a visitor or a resident […]