How Long Can Truck Drivers Drive Legally by Texas Law
Both Texas and the nation rely on trucking companies to provide a valuable service. They not only keep our economy afloat, but they also keep consumer goods flowing down our highway systems. With this level of activity, the responsibility falls on the owners and operators of 18-wheelers to keep themselves and everyone sharing the road […]
The Role of the “Black Box” in Trucking Accidents
A truck’s black box can provide critical information about the driver’s actions before a Texas truck accident occurs. Truck accidents are some of the most challenging wrecks in determining responsibility, and black box information can significantly impact the damages an injured driver may recover. The injured party is responsible for proving how a truck driver’s […]
What Classifies as a Catastrophic Injury?
Conduct a quick online search of the cities with the highest amount of traffic, and you’ll find Houston on the top 10 list. From I-45 to I-10 and I-69, these are just some of the many interstates that traverse the greater Houston area, with many U.S. highways and state routes in between. According to data […]
What Are the Commercial Policy Limits of 18-Wheeler Trucks and How Do They Differ From Cars?
In 2020, there were 32,562 motor vehicle crashes involving commercial trucks in the state of Texas alone. At least 581 people are known to have been killed in a truck-involved accident, and it’s estimated that nearly 7,000 sustained injuries. We also know that the majority of people injured or killed in tractor-trailer accidents are not […]