In Texas, a new law, House Bill 19, makes it harder for truck accident victims to sue trucking companies for negligence following a collision. Texas had more truck accident deaths than any other state in 2019. And yet both the House and the Senate recently passed HB 19, which…
Between the heavy equipment and hazardous materials, Texas oil and gas industry jobs are generally perceived as very dangerous. Contrary to popular belief, the biggest risks do not lie in working onsite. Many oil and gas fatalities happen on the road as a result of driver fatigue. Oil and gas…
In many collision incidents involving a truck and another car, the courts most likely side with the driver with the smaller vehicle. This is because these drivers usually sustain more severe injuries. However, that doesn’t take away one’s responsibility to prove that the truck driver was at fault. A seasoned…
Tractor-trailers are enormous pieces of machinery. They can be more than 70 feet long, and they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When they’re involved in an accident with a passenger vehicle, injuries can be catastrophic or even fatal. Determining Liability These types of accidents can be legally challenging. Determining…
Although the economy is booming across Texas, an unfortunate side effect has been a rise in truck accidents. Part of the reason behind the increase is simply that there are more trucks on the road due to growing industries in the region, including oil and gas. When you add in…
Texas roadways are traveled by 18-wheelers, tanker trucks, dump trucks, garbage trucks and other large and heavy trucks. Given the size and weight of these trucks, truck drivers and the companies that they carry goods or materials for have a legal duty to be free from carelessness and negligence. If…
Many drivers purchase sport utility vehicles (SUVs) because they feel safer inside of them compared to a passenger car. When weather conditions become dangerous, they might feel safer, even when the SUV driver is driving in adverse weather and traffic conditions. It’s all a misconception though. SUVs are not really…
It is estimated that there are 17 million people who suffer a traumatic brain injury each year. If you are involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler, your chances of having a traumatic brain injury or other head injuries increases immensely. If you or a loved one has been…
Road accidents are an unfortunate but inevitable part of life. Every single day, it seems there is an accident that results in injuries, property damage and even fatalities. Many of these incidents involve trucks and drivers who are impaired while behind the wheel. In addition, 44 percent of fatalities stemming…
Many people wonder whether they should hire a McKinney, TX truck accident attorney after they have been involved in an accident. It is possible for you to pursue a claim without an attorney. However, it is not a good idea to do that. The average person does not have the…
