Truckers are constantly under enormous pressure from trucking companies to deliver their goods while sticking to a set schedule. However, despite Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations on hours of service, many truckers today still try to drive as fast as possible for as long as they can in…
If you or a loved one gets involved in a Swift trucking accident, you’ll know they will try to deny or reduce any payouts they may owe you. The company is no stranger to the courtroom since they’ve been cited for violations over 19,000 times from 2016 to 2018 alone….
Texas is a U.S. state with a relatively higher number of traffic accidents involving trucks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported over 1,000 traffic-related fatalities in 2022, with over half involving trucks, semis and other large vehicles. When people get involved in an accident involving trucks, you can’t assume…
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…
