Category Archives: Truck Maintenance Safety
How Poor Truck Maintenance Records Can Help Your Claim
There are many different causes of truck accidents but some of the most common are attributed to mechanical failures due to improper truck maintenance. Federal and state regulations require trucking companies to regularly inspect their vehicles, perform maintenance when necessary, and keep detailed records outlining the inspections and maintenance performed. Below, our San Antonio… Read More »
What Truck Parts are Commonly Defective?
Defective parts on trucks pose a hazard to truck drivers, as well as other motorists on the road. These defective parts are not necessarily visible, but that does not mean that they do not pose a serious danger. Commercial trucks are very large and heavy. They are also made up of hundreds of moving… Read More »
Why Do Tire Blowouts Happen on Trucks?
Transport trucks and other commercial vehicles are a very common sight in Texas, and they are vital to our economy. Still, with their immense size and heavy weight, they pose a significant risk to everyone on the roads. The equipment on a truck can also cause a serious crash, including the tires. Most people… Read More »
Who Is Liable When A Defective Part Causes A Truck Accident?
Generally speaking, when there is a truck accident it is usually the truck driver or the trucking company who is to blame. However, there are times when other parties are to blame. One such instance is when a defective part causes a truck accident. Manufacturers can be held liable for a crash when they… Read More »
