Texas has ranked first in the country for most large truck crashes every year since 2016. In 2019, Texas had more tractor-trailer accidents than Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona, Mississippi, and Nebraska combined, with 685 fatalities. In 2018, 305 truck drivers involved in fatal accidents tested positive…
Impaired driving is one of the greatest risks on the road. In 2017, over 100,000 people were injured as a result of accidents involving drunk drivers in Texas. And in 2018, over 95,000 accidents were caused by distracted drivers on Texas roadways. At DC Law, we have met with many…
Rollover accidents can seriously injure motorists, but dump truck rollovers are particularly dangerous. Not only can they injure workers at construction sites, but the material carried in the box can spill out and injure innocent members of the public. Unfortunately, dump trucks are prone to tipping onto their sides because…
Trucking is a stressful profession. Big rig operators are under tremendous pressure to get to their destinations on tight deadlines, and many companies encourage drivers to drive all night. As a result, driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of accidents. The federal government was so worried about the…
Big rigs rule the road, especially here in Texas. Transporting goods around the country, these trucks (also called 18-wheelers) are some of the largest vehicles on our highways. Driving safely around a big rig is critical, otherwise motorists can suffer life-threatening injuries in a truck accident. Below, we offer our…
Truck accidents are in many ways very different than regular fender benders. For one, trucks are so much larger and heavier than passenger sedans, so getting struck by one usually results in serious injuries. For another, trucking companies are more likely to aggressively defend against these cases. If you have…
The commercial trucking industry can be dangerous. A federal agency has been created (the FMCSA) to regulate the industry. There are many reasons why trucking is a risk to the public, including the greater size of commercial vehicles like tractor-trailers as well as the heavy cargo that they carry. When…
Another day, another car accident in Austin. Although there are many things to love about our city, traffic safety is unfortunately not one of them. A recent collision in Southwest Austin is another reminder that motorists must be as careful as possible when out on the road, otherwise they could…
What is a primary cause of death in the United States each and every year? Car accidents. And what is a leading cause of car accidents in 2019? Distracted driving. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, every day, there are at least 100 people injured in our country,…
The amount of freight being transported on U.S. roads continues to increase. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), the amount of truck freight increased a little over 4% from March 2017 to March 2018. The strong economy probably explains the increase, with more goods being transported for consumers….
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