Category Archives: Truck Wreck Accidents
Have a Serious Truck Crash in Houston? You Have Legal Options
A serious truck crash can leave you dealing with far more than vehicle damage. Many people in Houston walk away from these collisions facing painful injuries, weeks or months of treatment, and growing financial pressure. You may be wondering how the bills will get paid, whether you will be able to return to work… Read More »
Filing a Personal Injury Claim After a Wreck Caused by Fallen Truck Cargo
Large commercial trucks carry everything from consumer products to hazardous chemicals, making them an important component of the national supply chain. However, catastrophic accidents can occur when truck cargo is not properly loaded and fastened onto the truck. When this happens, any injured parties may be eligible to file a personal injury claim against… Read More »
Three Pedestrian Fatalities Hours Apart
KTRK-TV reported on December 11 that three different pedestrians were killed in Houston after three separate car accidents. One person was hit and killed by a vehicle on the inbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway at the 288 merger. A woman died after being struck by a car near Westheimer Road, with the woman reportedly… Read More »
Getting Legal Help After a Truck Accident
A major truck crash on northbound Interstate 45 (I-45) at Memorial Drive involved multiple mainlanes being blocked for seven hours in Houston recently. There was no word on possible injuries in the wreck, but the truck accident occurred just after 5:30 that morning and was finally cleared before 1 p.m. that afternoon. Commercial trucks are some… Read More »
Accidents Involving Amazon Trucks
There is no shortage of stories about accidents involving Amazon trucks. When somone driving an Amazon truck or other delivery truck causes an accident, the results are often catastrophic. These vehicles are typically larger than other vehicles on the road and can cause major injuries and proprety damage. If you or a loved one were hurt… Read More »
Failing to Drive Defensively in Winter Weather Can Cause Traffic Fatalities
While Texas rarely has winter weather to match the northern American states, rain, snow, and ice in the Lone Star State can still cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles and cause serious car and truck accidents. Careful driving can prevent many of these accidents, which means that when a serious car accident does occur because… Read More »
Shifting Cargo Can Be a Factor in Texas Truck Accidents
From 18-wheelers down to small cargo vans, trucks keep our economy running. Given the increased weight of these vehicles, it is important that the cargo is both properly secured and distributed in the trailer, flatbed, or cargo area of the vehicle and that the vehicle is not overloaded. There are various ways that improperly… Read More »
Taking Legal Action in the Aftermath of a Hazmat Truck Accident
Semi-trucks, tanker trucks, flatbed trucks, and other commercial trucks transport nearly every type of cargo one can imagine. This includes hazardous cargo such as flammable gas and liquid, toxic chemicals, radioactive materials, and substances that can burn and corrode. Any type of commercial truck wreck has the potential to cause serious injuries; however, hazmat truck accidents… Read More »
What Types of Evidence Can Support a Texas Truck Accident Injury Claim?
Many drivers experience a sense of unease when driving next to a semi-truck, flatbed truck, or other large commercial truck. The fear is understandable. Large commercial trucks can cause devastating damage in a wreck. Fallen cargo from a commercial truck can also lead to terrible accidents. If you were hurt or a loved one… Read More »
When Can Driver Fatigue Lead to Truck Accidents?
Driving a commercial truck is not easy. Truck drivers must constantly remain alert to ensure that they are in control of these large, heavy vehicles, and they need to be able to respond quickly and effectively to conditions on the road. Unfortunately, there are a variety of issues that can affect a truck driver’s… Read More »