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Overloading: A Common Danger On Trucks
Overloading is one of the most common causes of preventable 18-wheeler accidents, according to the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine. Under federal law truck drivers, trucking companies, and cargo loading companies must ensure they are not overloading their trucks so the risk of a serious crash is reduced. However, in an effort… Read More »
As FedEx Truck Accidents Increase, Know What To Do After One
Accidents involving FedEx trucks have dramatically increased over the years. Perhaps this is because so many more people are shopping online today. Or, maybe it is because FedEx has an estimated annual revenue of $84 billion and they continue to try to maximize those profits. Regardless of the reason, accidents involving FedEx trucks are… Read More »
What Is HB 19 And How Does It Affect Truck Accidents?
Commercial trucks cause some of the most serious accidents on the road that result in catastrophic injuries. Accident victims can incur hundreds of thousands of dollars or even millions of dollars in losses, such as medical expenses, unpaid wages, and more. If you have been injured, you are entitled to compensation for your serious… Read More »
When Trucks And Cars Collide, Catastrophic Injuries Result
When fully loaded, transport-trailer trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, while smaller passenger vehicles weigh just 4,000 pounds. Due to the sheer difference in size, when an 18-wheeler or other commercial truck crashes into a passenger car, the occupants in the smaller vehicle are going to sustain some of the worst injuries. After… Read More »
Steps To Take After A Car Accident In San Antonio
Car accidents are very traumatic events and afterward, you may not have the presence of mind or clarity to know the immediate steps to take. If you incurred serious injuries during the crash, you may be left unable to work for many weeks, and you may also be left with many hospital bills you… Read More »
Three Frequently Asked Questions About Accidents Caused By Falling Cargo
Of all the types of accidents involving 18-wheelers you may think about, those caused by falling cargo may often be overlooked. However, truck accidents caused by spilling or falling cargo are some of the most serious. Like all accidents, these crashes happen in a second and you will suddenly have to deal with the… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Company Vehicle Accidents In Texas
There are thousands of miles of highway in Texas and they include major interstates such as I-10, I-45, and I-35. Thousands of company vehicles, including 18-wheelers, courier vans, and garbage trucks travel these roads daily. The growth in commercial transportation is expected to grow by double digits by the next several years. The increase… Read More »
Who Is Liable After A Company Vehicle Accident?
Being involved in a car accident is always a scary and confusing ordeal. When one of the vehicles involved is a commercial vehicle, though, the aftermath is particularly complex. You will likely sustain much more serious injuries when hit by a tractor-trailer, garbage truck, or any other type of commercial vehicle. You deserve compensation… Read More »
How Can A San Antonio Cargo Securement Accident Lawyer Help After A Crash?
Of all the different types of truck accidents, those involving falling cargo are some of the most serious. When cargo falls off a truck, the truck driver will usually lose control, which can easily cause an accident. Of course, the cargo itself is often very heavy and large and can also cause a serious… Read More »
Steps Truck Drivers Should Take After Any Accident
Truck accidents cause some of the most catastrophic injuries on San Antonio’s roads, even for truck drivers. People are often quick to blame the trucker on the scene of a serious crash, but accidents are not always caused by truck drivers. If you have been involved in a collision in your tractor-trailer, you have… Read More »