Category: Truck Accidents
Who Should I File a Claim Against in a Texas Truck Accident?
Truck AccidentsDespite trucks making only 4% of all vehicles on the road in 2019, they still accounted for 10% of all fatal crashes in the United States. What is more worrying is that the same statistics ranked Texas as the state with the highest number of occupants killed in large truck…
How Does Over Exhaustion of the Truck Driver Affect My Personal Injury Case in Texas?
Truck AccidentsStatistics show that truck driver fatigue and over-exhaustion may contribute to up to 40% of all truck accidents. Trucks on the road today can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. and are difficult to drive. They are hard to maneuver (especially rapidly), need much longer distances to stop, and have various…
Who Is Liable For Truck Accidents? (What Every Driver Should Know)
Truck AccidentsIn 2018, more than 4,000 people were injured or killed in truck collisions on U.S. streets and highways. If you or someone you love is injured in a truck crash in Texas, you may be able to win compensation and related damages with the help of an Edinburg truck accident…
Common Mechanical Errors That Cause Truck Accidents
Truck AccidentsTruck driving is usually a technical job that requires soberness, experience, and discipline in order for a truck driver to stay alert and prevent themselves from causing accidents. The accidents that involve trucks are often times fatal especially when another automobile collides with the truck. But what are the common…
Carrier Liability In Trucking Accidents
Truck AccidentsCommercial truck accidents are different from accidents involving passenger cars in that a trucking company hires the driver involved in the accident. As the employer of the trucker, the trucking company (otherwise called a carrier) may bear legal responsibility regarding the truck drivers’ activities, and also for the security of…
Is My Car or Truck Accident Award Taxable?
Car Accidents Truck AccidentsA vehicle accident settlement is generally not taxable. But, this is not a hard and fast rule. Our truck accident lawyers understand the nature and circumstances of the settlement or judgement and laws of the state decide the taxability of the award from a vehicle accident. The state of Texas…
The Discovery Process in A Truck Accident Claim
Truck AccidentsThe discovery process in a truck accident claim is very important in determining the success or failure of a claim. One of the most important aspects that will make or break the case is the discovery process. After your truck accident attorney files the lawsuit papers, the next step in…
Mechanical Errors and Truck Accidents
Truck AccidentsAs Edinburg truck accident lawyers, we know that large commercial trucks are constantly on the road, wearing down tires and brakes and requiring comprehensive ongoing maintenance. However, their obligation to save time and make profits can sometimes tempt some truck drivers and trucking companies to disregard the rules and skip…