Obviously, those in control of motor vehicles have the most immediate influence on road safety. However, drivers themselves are not the only ones who affect the likelihood of a crash. When looking specifically at the collisions that occur between semi-trucks and...
The outcome is usually the same. When a semi-truck meets up with a smaller vehicle, more vehicle and bodily damage will occur for drivers and passengers in the smaller transport. Commercial truck accidents can take many forms. One of the more terrifying scenarios...
Texas has many laws on its books that prohibit causing harm to individuals. Many of these laws are criminal statutes, and a violation of such laws might lead to someone's prosecution. However, there are plenty of scenarios that might not put someone in jail but could...
When most people think about the cause of motor vehicle accidents, the first thing that comes to mind is either the negligence of the driver or the road condition, which is often true. Distracted and drunk driving is a large cause of many preventable vehicle...
You were driving on the highway when you passed by a toppled semi-truck on the side of the road, all of its contents splayed out. Following the truck were several crashed cars and police and emergency vehicles. This accident may have just happened and if you were any...
If you are involved in a crash with a large truck, it’s important that you know the steps you can take to prove your case and get compensation as a victim in the collision. One of the ways you can do that is by asking your attorney about getting the truck’s black box....
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, then you know how serious your injuries can be. You may have broken bones that will require surgery, physical therapy or other medical treatments. These may cause you to be out of work or may change your life permanently as...
Did you know that the United States sees around 100,000 crashes annually that are a result of drowsy driving? According to the National Safety Council, drowsy driving contributes to around 9.5% of all collisions that happen across the nation. This is one reason to be...
If you have ever been driving around a large truck and noticed that it is weaving oddly within its lane, you might have backed off worrying about the trailer swinging into your lane. That’s completely possible, and it can happen if the truck jackknifes. Trucks don’t...
No matter how big your car is, a crash with a long-haul truck can be devastating. Their sheer size and weight mean that they can do much more damage than another car could, even at slow speeds. If this happens to you, your best option could be to bring a lawsuit...
