Truck & Car Accidents
Despite the Pandemic, Texas Roads Were Extremely Deadly in 2021
Even though many people stayed home during the pandemic, 2021 was one of the deadliest years on record in Texas and across the country. It would be logical to expect that since there were fewer drivers, that there would have been fewer deaths. Sadly, the reverse has proven true. There are many reasons for the…
Read MoreApril Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Driving is a complex process, engaging almost all of your senses. Controlling and navigating a multi-ton machine, whether it’s a standard sedan or long-haul 18-wheeler, requires a lot of concentration. Yet every day, drivers, pedestrians, and others are at risk of injury in a collision with a distracted driver. Driver distraction is a big problem…
Read MoreLiability and Damages in Dallas Multi-Car Accidents
Many Dallas car accidents involve more than one or two vehicles. In many cases, a first car strikes a second car that, in turn, strikes a third car. There are other ways a multiple-vehicle crash can occur as well. Several cars may collide into each other when they try to pass a stalled vehicle or…
Read MoreWho Is Liable for Texas Truck Accidents Caused by Defective Brakes?
According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and International Roadcheck, nearly four in 10 out-of-service violations are due to brake system and brake adjustment violations in North America. CVSA also points to a report by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that lists “brake system” failure as causing 0.9% of large trucks in fatal…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Car Accident and Truck Accident Attorneys?
If you are ever involved in an accident with a commercial truck or 18-wheeler, you might be tempted to call the car accident lawyer you’ve seen on those memorable TV commercials. It may seem like car and truck crashes are handled the same way from a legal perspective, but in fact truck crashes are unique,…
Read MoreWhen it comes to fatal truck accidents, Texas leads the way
By John Jose Texas has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in fatal truck accidents. In 2018, the last year data is available, there were 658 fatal crashes in Texas, resulting in 664 deaths. Texas’s 664 deaths in truck wrecks accounted for more than 13 percent of the fatalities suffered in truck wrecks in…
Read MoreShould I Get A Lawyer For A Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?
It’s upsetting and very disorienting when you’ve been in a vehicle crash caused by someone else. Not only is your property damaged and you may even be injured, but then you have to deal with police reports and insurance companies. You may be wondering “should I get a lawyer for a car accident that wasn’t…
Read MoreHow Long Do You Have To Sue After An Accident?
Many of us want to know how long do you have to sue after an accident, because we may be contemplating a personal injury claim. The state of Texas gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in the state’s civil court system. The statute of limitations is described in Tex.…
Read MoreHow To Get A Car Accident Report From The Police
If you need to file a car accident claim, then one of the things you will need to know is how to get a car accident report from the police. Every time a vehicle crash happens and police are called to the scene, an officer fills out a report based on information the he or she…
Read MoreCan You Sue a Trucking Company After an Accident?
If you have sustained life-altering injuries and trauma in a serious crash with a commercial truck, it is only natural to think about your rights. Can you sue the truck driver? Or, thinking more broadly, can you sue the trucking company? The same questions apply for families of truck accident victims who want to know…
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