Semi-trucks have been a safety concern for as long as these massive commercial vehicles have shared the road with passenger vehicles. Collisions between cars and semi-trucks can leave family vehicles unsafe to drive and may put people in the hospital. People tend to...
Truck Accident Injuries
Who is typically liable for a Texas semi-truck collision?
A semi-truck collision can cause major damage and might even force local authorities to shut down a road or highway. Semi-trucks can cause catastrophic injuries and massive property damage. The people licensed to operate commercial vehicles typically have more...
3 ways trucking companies may increase crash risk for the public
Motor vehicle collisions often directly result from something that drivers have done or failed to do. For example, many crashes caused by semi-trucks occur because a truck operator maintains speeds that are too high or gets too close to other vehicles in traffic....
How can families affected by a semi-truck crash move forward?
It can take months for families to handle all of the consequences of a car crash. The more extreme the collision is, the longer people will likely feel the consequences of the wreck. A crash that only causes property damage could cause many short-term logistical and...
Who is at fault in large truck collisions?
Your catastrophic injuries stemming from a large-truck crash make you wonder whether you can recover physically, emotionally and financially. It will take a great amount of time to heal, and it also may take some time to determine who or what was responsible for the...
Catastrophic injuries from large truck collisions change lives
If someone you love has been diagnosed with a catastrophic injury, it means that they have an injury that is life-changing in a major way. They may have a significant brain injury or serious spinal cord injury. They may need long-term support and health care. Often,...
Act quickly to preserve truck accident evidence
Building a personal injury claim after a truck accident is a complicated process that requires time and attention. In some cases, several different parties may hold liability and may have motivation to resolve the issue as quickly and cheaply as possible.If you were...
Safety issues can lead to trucking crashes
The nation's highways enable people to travel rapidly from one location to another. It is especially helpful for truckers who are transporting goods across the country. When these truckers are on the road, they must ensure that they are prepared for the haul. This...
Proving that a truck was liable in a collision
If you or a loved one has recently been involved in a collision with a truck, you will know the pain and upset that such an event can cause. Trucks are huge vehicles, and as a result, they have the potential to cause a disastrous accident involving multiple...
Common causes of commercial truck accidents
It's nearly impossible to spend any amount of time on the roads in and around San Antonio without driving in close proximity to commercial trucks.Understanding how to share the road with these vehicles is a must, as this will help you avoid a serious accident that can...