Texas Semi-Truck Accidents
Wouldn’t it be great if there were a simple Texas truck accident settlement calculator, where you could put in some numbers about your crash and have it tell you what your case is worth? Unfortunately, no completely accurate amount is possible without a lawyer evaluating your case. Instead, to get some idea of how much […]
Some claims resolve within months through negotiation, while complex cases involving catastrophic injuries or disputed liability may take a year or longer. Immediate Steps After a Truck Accident Your actions in the hours and days following a crash can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation. Medical attention should be your first priority, even if […]
Getting hit by a semi-truck can turn your life upside down in seconds. In the chaotic and disorienting minutes following an 18-wheeler accident, you are most vulnerable. The decisions you make during those early hours can greatly affect how well you’ll be able to recover financial compensation and protect your rights. Because of the severity […]
Truck crash injury settlements can be very different depending upon your individual circumstances. A few truck crash injury settlements may settle for as little as tens of thousands of dollars, but others may settle for hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. The dollar figure you receive ultimately depends on the extent of your […]
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 […]
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 […]
