Even though the number of fatalities due to vehicle crashes is rising in the United States, the trucking industry is asking Congress to approve new, heavier trucks for use on our nation’s roadways. Are these new-generation trucks safe to be on our streets and highways? Or will they lead to more fatal crashes with automobiles? Truckers and […]
What Information Can Your Attorney Obtain After a Tractor Trailer Accident?
To give you the best chance at winning your accident claim, it’s important that your lawyer starts an investigation as soon as possible. The sooner you contact an attorney, the sooner they can start collecting the evidence outlined below. What Evidence Do I Need After a Truck Accident? Duty logs, computer data, and accident scene […]
Top Factors Contributing to Truck Accidents and What We Can Do About Them
There are several factors that come into play during truck accidents. Fortunately, many of them are easy to fix. With commitment to safe driving habits and more attention to truck manufacturing, we can cut down on many injuries and deaths related to accidents involving small and large trucks. To get truck drivers, trucking companies, and […]
Trucking Companies Are Implementing Safety Technology Only to Decrease Their Insurance Premiums
Many transportation companies in Texas are adding safety technology to their trucks, but for reasons you might not realize. The new onboard cameras and requirements that drivers use call and text blockers are a positive step towards making our highways safer, but it seems their primary intent is to keep insurance premiums low. That is […]
Suing a Truck Driver and Trucking Company after an Accident
Lawsuits related to truck driving accidents are complicated, as the damages are often catastrophic, there are various insurance limits and provisions, and there are many different avenues when trying to prove responsibility. That’s why it’s important to speak with a trustworthy and hardworking attorney after an accident involving a truck driver, no matter who you […]