Huntsville, Texas, Law Blog
Study: Front crash prevention on big trucks could cut crash rates
If commercial trucks were equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) and forward collision warning systems, it could reduce their rear-end collisions by two-fifths, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The study involved...
Traffic fatalities are down for a third year; still too high
When the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its preliminary 2019 traffic fatality data early this year, it was good news. Each category of traffic fatality showed a decline, and those declines were part of a three-year trend: Driver...
Fatigued truck drivers can cause tragic accidents
Driving while sleepy can be a deathly combination. Falling asleep at the wheel makes it difficult to not get in an accident. Unfortunately, drowsiness and fatigue are conditions that truck drivers wind up driving under for many different reasons. Driving for many...
Delayed symptoms after a crash could be a sign of serious harm
After a car accident, you have many concerns to address. You will have to speak to the authorities, address the damage to your vehicle and report the crash to the insurance company. With so many details to consider, you might be tempted to set aside getting medical...
How a truck’s braking capability affects crashes with passenger vehicles
Being involved in a crash with a commercial truck can be devastating for obvious reasons. Commercial trucks are significantly larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, which means that they can cause significantly more damage in a crash. Knowing this, it may not...
