How Catastrophic Injury Settlements Are Calculated in Texas
No one ever anticipates suffering a catastrophic injury in an accident. If a severe injury does impact you due to someone else’s careless or reckless actions, however, it is important to know the true value of your personal injury claim. …
What Are Common Injuries in Commercial Truck Accident Cases?
Commercial truck accidents are one of the most severe types of accidents in terms of the injuries often inflicted on victims. It is common for truck accident survivors to suffer catastrophic and life-threatening injuries. While these injuries can vary significantly,…
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Semi-Trucks
What is a semi-truck, exactly? You’ve likely seen plenty of them as you travel along highways in Texas, as they are the giant vehicles that cross through the country to deliver goods of every type imaginable. As common as these…
How Fast Can Commercial Trucks Safely Travel on Highways in Texas?
It is a common misconception that not exceeding the speed limit means that you are driving safely. While speed is a factor in some of the over 4,800 fatal truck crashes that took place in 2020, for others, both the…
How Much Does a Semi Truck Weigh?
Thousands of semi trucks barrel down our roads and highways every day. And every year, about 150 Travis County citizens are injured or killed in crashes with these vehicles. Unfortunately, because of their immense weight, injuries sustained in semi-truck accidents…
What Are My Options After an Accident With a USPS Mail Truck in Austin?
United States Postal Service (USPS mail trucks can be seen throughout Austin each day. They deliver mail to homes and businesses six days a week. Therefore, USPS drivers cover thousands of miles on the job. According to the USPS, there…
Do I Need to File a Police Report After an Austin Truck Accident?
Texas Transportation Code §550.026 defines the factors that require a person to report a traffic accident. You must report a traffic accident immediately to law enforcement by the “quickest means of communication” when the accident involves: A traffic fatality; Bodily…
Blind Spot Truck Accidents in Texas
Every vehicle on the road has at least one blind spot. It is that spot where you can’t see other cars, even if you look in your mirrors or turn your head. Because you can’t tell what is in your…
What Does It Mean for a Truck to Jackknife?
Rollover, blowout, lost load — there are many different types of truck accidents, and sometimes their names can be confusing. One of the most common truck accidents is a jackknife accident. However, not everyone knows what this means, why they…
Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses
As a major source of oil and gas as well as a central transportation hub, Texas is home to more commercial trucks than any other state. Commercial vehicle drivers who operate heavy, large, or hazardous materials vehicles must have a…
What Happens If You Get Hit by a Company Truck?
Company trucks are vehicles owned by a business for company work. They may deliver products to customers, transport employees or customers, act as mobile workplaces, and more. For many companies, having company trucks allows for more control over parts of…
How Many Accidents are Caused by Semi Trucks?
Semi-trucks are all over the road, and they pose significant dangers, causing tens of thousands of accidents each year. This article discusses the numbers behind semi-truck accidents, as well as key pieces of advice if you’ve been involved in one….