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The size and mass of a commercial truck make it a particularly dangerous vehicle if it collides with another automobile. Truck companies have been trying to minimize crashes by installing safety technologies on their trucks. These systems have been operating on trucks for a number of years and the results have been encouraging, though this …
Concertgoers expect a few hours of entertainment and joy. They never count on personal harm being part of the experience. Unfortunately, severe injuries can happen during musical performances. Determining fault for an incident is often tricky. Professional counsel may be necessary to determine who bears responsibility. Venue Performance halls and auditoriums are responsible for the …
In early 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration came out with a Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, which is a database used to track commercial truckers cited for substance abuse violations. The idea behind the database is to help keep under-the-influence truck drivers off of Texas and the nation’s roads. Yet, many truckers cited in …
The Buzbee Law Firm is representing injured #Astrofest attendees who were hurt in this preventable tragedy. Tony Buzbee is actively investigating and putting his substantial resources behind the case. We need to speak to anyone who attended or witnessed the tragedy that unfolded on Friday night. Please call us at (844) 349-9196 What happened? On …
Every day, passenger vehicle drivers, motorcyclists, truckers and others share the roads. Unfortunately, however, collisions involving these different types and sizes of vehicles often occur. When tractor-trailers crash with other autos, it commonly results in serious injuries or death. Using the following tips when sharing the road with large commercial vehicles may help drivers avoid …
Poor weather increases your risk of being seriously injured or killed in a car wreck. Weather-related collisions account for 16% of all fatal accidents and 19% of all accidents with injuries, according to the Federal Highway Administration. When you are driving in inclement conditions, you may need to take steps to protect yourself. Here are …
Trucking professionals understand that various federal regulations exist to increase safety. Truck drivers traveling through Texas are likely familiar with the requirements for mandatory breaks, and some might know about other mandates. Interestingly, the government has yet to impose any automatic emergency brake system requirements on truck fleets. While no safety system is foolproof in …
Anyone who takes to public roads in Texas may worry about collisions with tractor-trailers and other giant trucks. While untold numbers of trucks travel across the country without incident, publicized trucking accidents reveal dangers associated with these vehicles. Fatigue ranks as a common, dangerous factor when reviewing the causes of truck collisions. Fatigue and truck …
A massive semi-truck may travel down a Texas highway at excessive speeds because the driver has an important load to deliver. Regardless of the cargo or its importance and destination, truck drivers shouldn’t speed. Moving faster than the law allows does more than raise the risks for a citation. Speeding could cost someone his or …
Because of life’s stresses and demands, many people drive drowsy on the road without full awareness of how dangerous it is. Research has found that fatigued driving is as bad as alcohol-impaired driving. Texas law enforcement could charge individuals with reckless driving if they cause an accident while fatigued. Driving after 20 hours of no …