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...
Personal Injury
Why trucking accidents happen
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...
How can you prove that a truck driver’s negligence caused your crash?
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...
Can you seek non-economic losses in a Texas wrongful death claim?
Economic losses are frequently a top concern in Texas wrongful death claims. Surviving family members desperately need compensation for the wages their loved one won't earn, the medical bills accrued before they died and the cost of their funeral. Being able to file a...
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...