Unlike typical car accidents, collisions involving semi-trucks involve multiple parties, complex insurance policies, and higher stakes due to the severity of injuries. Understanding the proper steps to take after an 18-wheeler accident helps you build a stronger case and avoid costly mistakes that could jeopardize your claim. Immediate Steps at the Accident Scene Your safety […]
What Types of Damages Can You Recover? When you file a claim after a truck accident, Texas law allows you to seek compensation for both tangible losses and intangible suffering. These fall into two main categories: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic Damages Economic damages cover the financial losses you can document with bills, receipts, […]
Truck accident settlements vary dramatically based on your specific circumstances. Some cases settle for a few thousand dollars, while others reach into the millions. The amount you receive depends on the severity of your injuries, how the accident happened, available insurance coverage, and the strength of your evidence. Understanding Truck Accident Settlement Amounts Unlike car […]
Over 36 hours of freezing rain and sleet turned a huge portion of the I-35W into an ice skating rink. It led to one of the largest and deadliest pile-ups in America. By the time the mayhem ended, the pile-up stretched on for nearly half a mile. How could so many drivers be blind to […]
You may have wondered – “Why do these trucks have so many huge tires?” Truck tires have to fulfill a lot of duties like supporting such massive weight, preventing skidding, providing cushioning, and smooth maneuvering of the vehicle. Tire design, weight, and placement are instrumental in keeping these massive vehicles running smoothly. Trucks are usually […]
Understanding Commercial Truck Accident Cases Commercial trucking accidents create catastrophic results. The size and weight disparity between passenger vehicles and semi trucks means injuries are often severe or fatal. These cases involve multiple parties, including the truck driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, and several insurance companies. Federal and state regulations govern the trucking […]
The proposed bills, House Bill 19 and Senate Bill 207, have many bad provisions, but two of the more egregious seek to prevent trucking companies from being held directly liable for their own negligent and reckless behavior absent a finding of gross negligence (a very high standard under Texas law) and limiting investigation and discovery […]
What are some examples of commercial vehicles? A commercial vehicle is any motor vehicle that is used to transport goods or paying passengers. It’s mainly used for business purposes. Commercial motor vehicles may include passenger buses, limousines, transport vans, tractor-trailers, cargo and delivery vans, tanker trucks, garbage trucks, tow trucks, and many more. What are […]
