There are many common causes of truck accidents on Houston’s busy roads and highways. Many of them you are probably familiar with. Distracted driving, fatigue, impaired driving and improperly maintained trucks are all major contributors to truck accidents. But one...

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Deadly semi-trailer crash in Vega, Texas
As reported by KFDA News Channel 10, a three-vehicle crash involving two truck tractor semi-trailers and one pickup truck occurred several weeks ago on I-40 west of Vega, resulting in two fatalities and two injured. It unfolded as follows: For reasons unknown, the...
Crashes involving USPS trucks are common, and lawsuits can follow
United States Postal Service box trucks take to Houston streets daily to deliver mail. USPS semi-truck fleets travel our nation’s highways transporting mail from one end of the country to the other. All these tasks are necessary components of a functioning postal...
Marijuana use growing among truckers
There are many common causes of truck accidents on Houston’s roads, including speeding, distracted driving, fatigued driving and impaired driving. Unfortunately, recent statistics show that the number of impaired truck drivers on the road is increasing, particularly...
Houston is home to one of the nation’s deadliest roadways
Drivers in Houston may travel on Highway 45 frequently without realizing that Highway 45 is one of the deadliest highways in the United States. Sadly, this means many people lost loved ones in car crashes on this stretch of roadway. If you lost a loved one in a car...
Night shifts can contribute to truck accident risk
Federal regulations require commercial truck drivers to take regular rest breaks, not work more than a certain number of hours in a row, and not exceed a certain number of weekly work hours. The idea behind these and other related rules is to ensure that truckers get...
What makes trucking accidents so complicated?
In many ways, accidents involving a large truck are like accidents involving smaller passenger vehicles. Basically, if the truck driver is responsible for the accident, then they or their insurance carrier will have to pay compensation to the victims according to...
Chameleon carriers attracting law enforcement attention
Each of the 50 states and the federal government have enacted strict regulations intended to ensure that over-the-road trucks operating on their highways are following up-to-date safety practices. If a trucking company is found to have violated one or more of the...
Helping you take action following a trucking accident
The trucking industry is vital for intra-state and inter-state commerce in Texas and elsewhere. Many large trucks are utilized to ship or deliver goods from one destination to another. Whether it is a short or long distance, truckers are required to follow federal...
Truck driver fatigue leads to drowsy driving crashes
It is important for everyone to get enough sleep. Not only is it good for our health, but it is essential for keeping us and others safe during daily activities, including driving. Truckers must be especially careful to get enough sleep, as a semi-truck crash can...