Blog: Truck Accident

When an 80,000-pound commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the aftermath involves far more than a typical car accident claim. What a truck accident lawyer does in these situations extends well beyond standard personal injury representation. These cases require specialized knowledge of federal regulations, multi-party investigations, and complex insurance structures that most general practice attorneys simply do not possess....

Dallas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, and its road network reflects that growth — often in the worst way possible. While the busiest roads in Dallas include I-35E, I-635 (LBJ Freeway), I-30, US-75 (Central Expressway), and Loop 12 (Walton Walker Freeway), the worst times to drive are during morning and evening rush hours, on Friday afternoons, and around major events at AT&T Stadium,...

In today’s world, when accidents happen—especially motor vehicle accidents—there is likely to be plenty of evidence. There are traffic and security cameras everywhere, including in people’s homes. Not to mention people with smartphones, ready to turn their cameras on if anything remotely interesting happens. On top of this, motor vehicles are more equipped than ever to store data about vehicle...

Timelines are important to any legal claim. In Texas, there are strict deadlines for filing truck accident lawsuits. That is because of a legal concept called the statute of limitations, which is a law that limits a specific amount of time for filing certain types of cases. In other words, they can be considered as deadlines. Every state has different...

When you have been in a truck accident, you may have incurred significant injuries and tremendous financial pressure. Trucking companies and their insurers often offer quick settlements, and the amounts can seem generous and tempting. However, the types of catastrophic injuries related to 18-wheeler crashes are more expensive than many realize. Before accepting a settlement offer, you must understand the...

Just about every driver knows the basics of what to do after getting into an accident: moving their vehicles out of the flow of traffic, exchanging contact and insurance details, calling the police or emergency medical services, and so on in accordance with Texas state law. In the aftermath of a serious crash involving a tractor-trailer or any other type...

Truck accidents routinely result in serious, debilitating, and even life-threatening injuries. When you are hurt in a crash due to an act of negligence, you might be entitled to compensation. When there is little doubt that the other party is at fault, they might reach an agreement with you that results in the monetary award you deserve. Unfortunately, negotiating Colleyville...

When passing a truck on the highway, it is often impossible to know what the vehicle is transporting. While the cargo may be no more than clothing, it may also be highly flammable or explosive. State and federal laws dictate the transportation of hazardous material. The impact of dangerous cargo in a Grapevine truck accident case is significant, as these...

Logbooks play a vital role when recovering damages after an accident with a commercial truck. By keeping track of more information like driving hours and breaks, logbooks can serve as evidence of whether a trucker and the company they work for followed regulations to keep themselves and other motorists on the road safe. Logbooks will also provide details needed to...

Truckers have a duty of care that is one of the elements in a negligence claim. All drivers on American roadways have a duty of care. They have an obligation to look out for the safety of others. A trucker’s duty includes keeping a proper lookout, obeying traffic laws, and using all reasonable means necessary to avoid an accident. Even...