Sleep deprivation plays a major role in crashes related to drowsiness. Drowsiness occurs for many reasons, but regardless of its cause, it can increase a driver's chances of getting involved in a collision by a large margin. This is even riskier for those in the...
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A look at the latest statistics on truck accidents
Since semi-trucks weigh many times more than other vehicles on the road, they typically have disastrous consequences when colliding with cars. Over the years, the trends related to large truck accidents change a little bit in a few areas. One thing that does not...
Use safe driving practices around semi-trucks
A collision with a semi-truck can leave drivers with severe injuries. Drivers need to know how to share the road with large trucks so that they and their families will be safe. There are several factors people should consider when they drive around trucks. Know when...
Can you hold an employer responsible for a truck accident?
Having experienced a truck accident in Texas, you know just how devastating such incidents can be. The expenses associated with treating and recovering from any injuries you or passengers in your vehicle sustain (coupled with the costs needed to repair your vehicle)...
Semi accident in Orange causes subsequent collision
Many people in Houston may view a motor vehicle accident as a singular event (and oftentimes, it indeed is). However, there may be cases when a crash results in a series of occurrences that continue to generate consequences long after the initial accident happens....
Trucker arrested for fleeing the scene of San Antonio accident
Most people in Houston may assume that those who drive professionally know more about the general "rules of the road" than most. It would make sense, then, for many to expect someone like a truck driver to remain at the scene of an accident involving their vehicle (as...
Is the ELD mandate making highways more dangerous?
You may share a widely accepted belief that driver fatigue is a significant cause of large truck accidents and highway fatalities. There are laws in place designed specifically to protect you and other motorists by addressing this problem. Commercial truck drivers...
Do truck drivers feel pressured to speed?
You and other responsible motorists in Houston likely understand that speed limits are posted on local roads for two reasons: they help keep vehicles traveling at speeds which are unlikely to cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles, and to limit the potential...
How can truckers keep the road safe?
Car accidents in Texas can be devastating, but this is worse when it involves a big rig or commercial trucks. Often, trucking accidents are devastating, particularly when involving a passenger vehicle. Here is what you need to know about keeping the road safe. The...
Is truck driver fatigue a problem?
Texas drivers like you share the road with plenty of people in any given day. Unfortunately, with more people on the road, you have a higher chance of running into dangerous situations. We at the Law Offices of Richard J. Presutti, P.C. are here today to discuss one...