Category Archives: 18 Wheeler Accident
How to Obtain a Truck Accident Report After an Accident in San Antonio
Being involved in a truck accident is a traumatic and stressful event. You will likely suffer serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment, and you may have to miss work and be unable to pay your medical bills. You may be able to file a claim for financial compensation but when doing so, you… Read More »
What to Do After a Truck Tire Blowout Accident
Tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles are a common sight on the highways in and around Texas. Due to the fact that these trucks are so common, there is always the possibility that they may be involved in an accident. There are many different types of truck accidents but of all of them, those involving… Read More »
What Options Do You Have After an 18-Wheeler Accident?
Transport truck accidents are some of the worst collisions on the roadways in San Antonio, and throughout the country. These crashes typically cause the most severe types of injuries along with extensive property damage. Unlike accidents involving standard passenger vehicles, crashes involving trucks are particularly complex because liability may lie with multiple parties. Below,… Read More »
Who is Liable for a Truck Tire Blowout Accident?
It is something that no one wants to think about ever happening to them. You are driving down the highway and there is an 18-wheeler in front of you. Suddenly, you notice tread flying through the air. A tire on the truck has blown out and now, you are in real danger. Tire blowouts… Read More »
What Not to Say to the Insurance Company After an 18-Wheeler Accident
If you were involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler, you may be able to file a claim for compensation against the liable party. Filing a claim involves dealing with the insurance company representing the liable party, which is never easy. Shortly after the crash, an insurance adjuster will likely conduct an investigation and… Read More »
I-35 is One of Texas’ Deadliest Highways for Truck Accidents
Many people in Central Texas use I-35 every day but according to a new study, it is the second deadliest roadway for truck accidents in The Lone Star State. The only roadway with more fatal crashes than I-35 is Interstate 10. The Texas Department of Public Safety says one of the reasons I-35 is… Read More »
Things to Know About Wrongful Death Claims After a Fatal Truck Accident
When fully loaded, a commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Even when a truck is not carrying cargo, the sheer size and weight of these vehicles cause some of the most serious injuries. In the most tragic of cases, victims do not survive it and family members are left grieving the significant… Read More »
What to Do After a Truck Accident Causes Hazardous Materials to Spill
Tanker trucks transport many different types of shipments in the United States. They carry diesel, food grade bulk, gasoline, specialty chemicals, and more every single day. As the transportation of goods only continues to increase, there have also been more tanker trucks on the roads. When these vehicles are involved in a crash, these… Read More »
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Truck Accident
In recent years, the likelihood of being involved in a crash with a commercial truck has significantly increased. In fact, since 2009 there has been a 52 percent increase in truck accidents, according to Policy Advice. This percentage encompasses all types of truck accidents, including hit-and-runs. These types of accidents have also increased. According… Read More »
What Highways Pose the Highest Risk for Truck Accidents in Texas?
Texas has a vast highway network and every year, more than $1.2 billion tons of freight are moved on them. Not only are the highways in Texas some of the busiest in the country, but they are also some of the deadliest. It is important that all motorists in The Lone Star state are… Read More »
