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Leaving the Scene of an Accident
A car accident is a traumatic, sometimes life-altering experience, especially when it’s a serious crash that ends in injuries or the death of a loved one. When an involved driver leaves the scene of the accident before the police and emergency services arrive, it adds to the shock and distress of the crash. Leaving…
Determining Liability for Accidents Caused by Road Debris
According to the Foundation for Traffic Safety (FTS), an estimated 50,000 car accidents, resulting in over 10,000 injuries and approximately 125 fatalities, occur each year directly due to road debris. Debris in the road can cause or contribute to deadly accidents. Under the fault-based insurance system in Texas, an injury victim has the burden…
Avoiding Accidents With Texas Trucking Regulations
Large commercial trucks are critical links in the nation’s supply chain, including those bringing goods and services into and out of Texas. As much as we depend on commercial trucks in Texas and elsewhere, these immense vehicles pose a significant threat to smaller vehicles on the road. In an accident with a truck weighing…
Underride and Override Truck Accidents Explained
Truck accidents are inherently devastating due to the significant size and weight difference between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. Among these, underride and override truck accidents stand out for their severe and often catastrophic consequences. Our attorneys emphasize the importance of understanding these types of collisions as it is crucial for victims and their…
Jackknifed trucks present highway hazards
If you do any driving around the Houston Metro area, you will be in proximity to many 18-wheelers. These big rigs move cargo from our ports to warehouses and retail outlets across the United States. We need trucks to keep our shelves and refrigerators well-stocked. But these highway behemoths also pose many dangers that…
3 tips for safely sharing the road with 18-wheelers
It’s natural to be anxious when sharing the road with large trucks. This is because driving around large trucks isn’t the same as driving around normal-sized cars. 18-wheelers can weigh approximately 80,000 pounds, and this extra weight makes it hard for them to brake quickly. Unfortunately, accidents involving big rigs almost always cause serious…