Category Archives: Truck Accident
What Are Trucking ‘Hours Of Service’ Regulations And Will They Keep Me Safe From 18-Wheeler Truck Accidents In Houston?
There is no doubt that Houston truck drivers face the challenges of an extremely fast-paced and busy work environment every day on the job. Along with loading and unloading cargo, filling out delivery paperwork, coordinating routes and deliveries, and driving all over Texas’ vast roads and highways, truck drivers must stay vigilant and attentive… Read More »
Texas 18-Wheeler Truck Driver May Face Charges After Running Red Light, Killing Motorist
There is no doubt that most 18-wheeler truck drivers who drive trucks for a living work extremely hard. Not only is 18-wheeler truck driving pretty hard labor in and of itself – with the lifting and moving of heavy cargo and products, jumping in and out of high truck seats, and working extremely long… Read More »
I Survived In An 18-Wheeler Truck Accident In Houston. Who Will Pay For My Injuries Under Texas Laws?
There is no question that surviving a car accident involving an 18-wheeler truck is often nothing short of a miracle. With the flow of traffic running at high speeds, the sheer weight of an 18-wheeler truck, which can be tens of thousands of pounds, even unloaded – can cause total carnage and wreckage even… Read More »
If You Drive On Houston Roads And Highways, You Must Know About These 3 Ways That 18-Wheeler Trucks Can Cause Serious Accidents
Pretty much everyone has seen a terrible accident on the road involving an 18-wheeler truck, also commonly known as a semi-truck. Whether we have rubbernecked an 18-wheeler accident on our daily commute home, or we have seen one on the news or read about one in the newspaper, most of us are familiar with… Read More »
National Safety Council Releases Large Truck And 18-Wheeler Truck Injury Statistics; Dangers Of 18-Wheeler Truck Accidents Highlighted
18-wheeler trucks can be found driving all over Texas roads at any time of the day. To get goods from hubs to retail stores, 18-wheeler trucks, or semi-trucks, travel that important “last mile” to get consumers all over the Lonestar State what they need for everyday living. Food, clothes, computers, cars, and even milk… Read More »
Involved In An 18-Wheeler Truck Accident In Houston? Here’s What You Should Do Next
No one goes out on the road expecting to be involved in a motor vehicle accident with a massive 18-wheeler truck. However, from Texas to California and all the states in between, we all share the open road and highways with semi-trucks, logging trucks, petroleum haulers, refrigerated units, and all of the other major… Read More »
18-Wheeler Crash Into Texas Community Center Underscores The Dangers Of Trucking Accidents Even At Low Speeds
It is hard to imagine a scenario more terrifying than sitting and relaxing at a neighborhood community center when a gigantic 18-wheeler semi-truck comes crashing through the building. However, this very scenario occurred in early January this year, in a Chandler, Texas neighborhood. According to local reports, at approximately 6:00 in the morning of… Read More »
Is My 18-Wheeler Trucking Accident A “David And Goliath” Case? Bringing 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Lawsuits Against Large Companies In Houston
A motor vehicle accident of any kind is a scary experience for anyone. Whether an accident on the road is a massive crash or a tiny fender-bender, the experience ranges from stressful to deadly and terrifying, and the consequences range from a few minutes of delays and insurance paperwork to actual perilous death. Sometimes… Read More »
H-E-B 18-Wheeler Clips RV Resulting In Fiery Truck Accident On Texas Highway
There is no doubt that 18-wheeler trucks make up the backbone of America’s logistical force. Semi-trailer trucks with large refrigeration units carry our staple foods to grocery stores, mail carrier semi-trucks haul huge containers of our mail and packages, and flatbeds haul building materials, parts, and even logs intra and interstate for use in… Read More »
The Dangers Of 18-Wheeler Trucks On Houston Roads And Highways
Pretty much every Texan is familiar with 18-wheeler trucks. Whether you know the lingo for 18-wheelers, such as semi-truck, eighteen-wheeler, “big rig”, tractor-trailer, or “semi”, everyone is familiar with the large trucks that drive down the road hauling trailers, refrigerator units, logs, flatbeds, or tankers. 18-wheelers remain one of the most important pieces of… Read More »