Category Archives: Truck Accident
Common Truck Defects that Cause Accidents
For victims of a truck accident, it is not always easy to determine what caused their crash. This is especially true when a crash was caused by a defective part on the truck. Defective parts cause truck accidents more than many people think. When they do, truck drivers can lose control of the vehicle… Read More »
Common Types of Truck Accidents in Texas
Year over year, Texas is consistently in the top ten states that have the highest number of fatalities due to truck accidents. Even when accident victims survive a crash, they will be left with some of the most serious injuries. Traumatic brain injuries, amputations, paralysis, and severe burns are just a few of these…. Read More »
Common Defenses Raised in Truck Accident Cases
Going up against truck drivers, the big trucking companies, and the many insurance companies that represent them is never easy. After a truck crash, you likely sustained very serious injuries and you deserve compensation for your losses. The damages available in truck accident cases are typically higher than settlements awarded in crashes involving two… Read More »
Important Timelines in Truck Accident Claims
The aftermath of a truck accident is an extremely stressful time. You will have many questions and concerns during this time. You might think that now is the time to focus on recovering from your physical and mental injuries, and that there will be lots of time to file a claim. However, after a… Read More »
How are Truck Accidents Different from Other Crashes?
Any crash on the road can be a traumatic and difficult experience. However, if you have been injured in a truck accident, the situation is often much more serious. There are many reasons truck accidents differ from other types of crashes. Trucks are much larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, which results in injuries… Read More »
Do Truck Accident Cases Result in Larger Settlements?
When people are involved in an accident, they can often file a claim for financial compensation. One of the first questions people have when filing a claim is what type of damages they can claim and what amount of money are they entitled to in light of their injuries. Car accident claims can result… Read More »
Why are Jackknife Truck Accidents So Dangerous?
Of all the different types of tractor-trailer accidents that happen on the roads, those involving a jackknifed truck are some of the most dangerous. Drivers can easily lose control of the vehicle when a truck jackknifes and this can possibly lead to a multi-vehicle accident. Tractor-trailer jackknife accidents have many different causes including equipment… Read More »
The Danger of the Texas Truck Driver Shortage
All states rely on commercial trucks to deliver the goods consumers use every day. Texas is no different. Currently, the entire country is facing a shortage of drivers to operate these large vehicles and again, Texas is as well. While it may seem as though the truck driver shortage only impacts the trucking industry,… Read More »
Determining when a Manufacturer is Liable for a Truck Accident
Thousands of big rigs, transport trucks, and 18-wheelers are on the roads in Texas every day. It is not surprising then, that many of them are involved in accidents. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Texas is consistently among the top states for truck accidents, along with California and Florida. If you… Read More »
How Do Inexperienced Truck Drivers Cause Accidents?
Commercial trucks transport approximately 72.6 percent of the freight in the nation by weight. While these vehicles are extremely important to the economy, they also pose certain dangers to other motorists on the road. This is particularly true when the person driving the truck does not have the necessary experience to do so. So,… Read More »