Auto Transport Trailer Accidents: Risks, Causes, and Liability
Auto transport trailers, often called car carriers, crash for many of the same reasons other large commercial trucks do: vehicles that break loose from their tiedowns, trailers loaded beyond safe weight limits, driver fatigue, and equipment failure. When one of these multi-vehicle haulers causes a wreck, responsibility often extends beyond the driver to the trucking […]
Human and Mechanical Factors That Cause 18-Wheeler Crashes
In the FMCSA Large Truck Crash Causation Study, driver-related issues accounted for about 87 percent of the critical reasons assigned to large trucks when the truck itself was assigned the critical reason. Vehicle-related reasons accounted for about 10 percent and environmental conditions about 3 percent. Those figures do not mean truck drivers caused 87 percent […]
Preventable Trucking Accidents: What Can Be Done to Increase Road Safety on the Grapevine, TX?
Grapevine, Texas, a bustling part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, has seen an alarming number of trucking accidents in recent years. This area, crucial for its transport and logistics infrastructure, is plagued by frequent accidents involving large trucks. From overturned tractor-trailers to multi-vehicle pile-ups, these incidents are not only tragic but also largely preventable. […]
Who Is Liable for a Truck Accident in Bad Weather in Texas?
Rain, fog, high winds, and occasional ice make truck accidents more likely on Texas highways, but bad weather rarely erases a driver’s or trucking company’s legal responsibility for a crash. Federal trucking regulations require commercial drivers to slow down, and stop if necessary, once conditions become hazardous. Texas law also requires every driver, including truck […]
Understanding the Impact of Traffic Control in Houston Truck Accident Cases
Houston, with its bustling roads and heavy traffic, witnesses numerous truck accidents every year. For those involved in such incidents, understanding the complex role of traffic control can be crucial. This article aims to demystify how traffic control measures impact truck accident cases and underscores the importance of obtaining specialized legal advice from professionals like […]
How Detached Wheels Cause Catastrophic 18-Wheeler Crashes
A wheel comes off an 18-wheeler for one of two basic reasons: the fasteners holding it to the hub lose their grip, or the wheel bearing that lets it spin fails and seizes. Both failure paths trace back to maintenance and inspection work that either was not done, was done incorrectly, or was skipped after […]
Dangerous Intersections Throughout the Houston Area
If you live in the Houston area and travel on I-45 or Beltway 8 at all, you know that the intersections of Fairmont and BW8 can be a little dangerous. There are many reasons, but one of the most common are narrow lanes and high traffic volumes. These two busy roads are often used for […]
Accidents Caused by Unsecured Cargo
Unsecured cargo can cause damage to vehicles, including yours. These cargo pieces often fall off tractor-trailers, causing accidents. This article explores what to do if you’ve had an accident caused by unsecured cargo and who to contact if you’ve had damage done to your vehicle. Unsecured cargo can cause damage A car laden with unsecured […]
Hydroplaning prevention techniques to avoid weather related car accidents
Car Accidents caused by hydroplaning may occur for several reasons. It can result from weather conditions, but driver negligence may also be to blame in some cases. Drivers should adjust their driving style in the rain to keep themselves safe. Drivers can do this by using turn signals, not making sudden maneuvers, and ensuring their […]
Four Myths About Driving Near Trucks
There are a few common myths about driving near trucks, and we’ll discuss four of them here. First, the mirrors of trucks are not synonymous with better visibility. These giant side mirrors are useless if a truck driver is inexperienced or fatigued. Sometimes it may be impossible for truck drivers to check their blind spots, […]