The worth of the U.S. trucking industry today totals billions annually. With this as a factor, statistics reveal a number of trends regarding trucking accidents. Although much of the vehicle road accidents showed decreasing figures, truck accidents, on the other hand,...
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Texas law changes trucking lawsuits
All motor vehicle accidents in Texas center around liability and fault. Injured parties who are not at fault for the damages they suffered have a right to pursue financial compensation for the impact of their injuries. For commercial trucking accidents, the standard...
The timeline of a truck crash lawsuit
Truck accident lawsuits can be different from other personal injury claims in Texas. They are usually investigated by both local law enforcement and the state transportation department, and many times the shipping company will actually attempt to influence authorities...
Common factors that lead to trucking accidents
Truck accidents happen far too often in Texas. The highway system stays extremely active on a daily basis with big-rigs constantly in the mix of vehicles of which they are easily the largest on the road. Drivers often work extended hours with minimal breaks and...
Cargo loading troubles may lead to lawsuits
Although a truck driver may operate a vehicle carefully, others may suffer harm due to negligence. A tractor-trailer driver could follow all the rules of the road, but someone may lose their life if something falls off the vehicle and strikes them. Other problems may...