What’s the Average Cost of a Commercial Truck Accident?
When involved in an accident with a commercial truck, the immense size and weight of the vehicle can cause significant damage to both you and your car. Due to the potential for severe damage from an 18-wheeler, settlements are generally…
Does Car Insurance Pay for Death?
Each year, around 3,500 people are killed in motor vehicle crashes in Texas. And that number is only a fraction of the more than 38,000 annual accident-related fatalities on US roadways. These fatalities can involve passenger cars, semi trucks, 18-wheelers,…
Are Semi-Truck Auto Accidents Lawsuits Difficult to Settle?
Semi-truck accident lawsuits often settle before going to trial. While this means avoiding an expensive and potentially drawn-out court trial, it doesn’t necessarily mean a quick resolution. Accidents involving semi trucks can take longer to settle than you might expect….
What To Do When a Family Member Is Killed In An 18-Wheeler Accident
It is devastating to lose a family member in a car accident especially when it was avoidable. When the accident was caused by an 18-wheeler, it can add confusion to an already stressful and painful time. Dealing with a wrongful death…
Why Did Austin Traffic Deaths Go Up In 2020?
With COVID-19 forcing people off the roads and into their homes, it was easy to assume that 2020 would be a year with fewer traffic-related fatalities than normal. It turns out the opposite was true. Though the mileage driven on…
Do Semi-Truck Accidents Go To Trial?
Accidents with large vehicles like semi-trucks often mean major injuries — and major damages. Determining damages in a semi-truck accident can be complicated, especially when multiple parties are involved. While often cases involving semi trucks can be resolved during the…
¿DeberÃa representarme a mà mismo en mi caso de lesiones personales?
¿Realmente necesito un abogado? ¿DeberÃa representarme a mà mismo? Estos son preguntas que la gente suele hacer ellos mismos después de estar involucrados en un accidente automovilÃstico u otro caso de lesiones. Sintonice para saber lo que Josh y Aaron tienen que decir…
How Commercial Truck Accidents Are Different Than Other Car Accidents
No matter the circumstances, getting into a car accident can leave you feeling rattled. But when that accident involves a commercial truck, it can be even more intimidating and cause more — and more serious — injuries than a crash…
Carreteras más comunes para accidentes automovilÃsticos en Austin
Ya sea que haga clic en la radio, navegue por Twitter o encienda la televisión, casi no pasa un dÃa sin noticias de un accidente de tráfico en las carreteras de Austin. En una ciudad de un millón de personas, donde más…
Did Poor Truck Maintenance Cause My Accident?
Most truck accidents are caused by driver behavior or inattention, but in some cases, the vehicle itself is the source of the accident. The truck’s brakes, tires, powertrain, and other parts can fail, making it impossible to operate safely. A…
Can I Sue If I Was Hit by a Drunk Truck Driver?
Commercial truck drivers are required to be responsible on the road — and that includes not driving drunk. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration considers a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 percent or above while operating a commercial vehicle to…
How to Obtain Your Police Report After a Truck Accident
After an accident with a commercial truck, you may be able to recover damages such as medical bills and lost wages. Your ability to recover damages depends on who caused the crash and if you were partially at fault. One…