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Will new CDL requirements help prevent truck accidents? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering changing its commercial driver’s license (CDL) testing requirements in an effort to attract more drivers, make the process easier, and reduce the number of commercial truck accidents, according to CCJ Digital, a trucking industry news website. The FMCSA...

We’ve all seen drivers with bad habits on the road – in Athens, Henderson County, and throughout East Texas. Whether you’re on the highway or driving in the city, there are drivers who are speeding, texting, or acting aggressively. Every year, these drivers are responsible for causing car accidents that leave victims with serious injuries....

An experienced attorney can fight for justice if your privacy has been violated. One of the most fundamental rights under Texas and federal law is the right to privacy. A violation of privacy is an attack on your dignity, and the consequences can be severe: fear, anxiety, distress, and even physical symptoms. Unfortunately, hidden cameras...

Could this be the beginning of the end of going right on red? Most states, including Texas, permit drivers to execute right turns at signaled intersections in the absence of oncoming traffic. But an escalating number of fatal pedestrian accidents is forcing communities to consider measures to improve safety - including banning right turns on...

There are many causes of truck accidents on the nation's highways. These include drivers who speed, cargo that is improperly loaded, and commercial trucks put into service despite needing maintenance or repairs. But there's another cause that doesn't get as much attention. A shortage of parking spaces for semi-trucks is creating a hidden danger for...

Texas fatal crashes are up by more than 20 percent since 2018. Dangerous driving is so common in Texas that the state's newest campaign to improve safety doesn't ask drivers to slow down or avoid drinking and driving. Instead, it asks people to do one thing - Survive the Drive. Promoted by the Insurance Council...

Truck accidents caused by unsafe truck drivers are a growing concern. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is currently seeking input on the best way to determine if commercial trucks are safe to operate on our nation’s roads as part of a wide-ranging effort to reduce the number of truck accidents. “The Agency’s current...

Under the law, trucking companies in Texas and throughout the U.S. are required to thoroughly screen and vet new drivers before hiring them. But sometimes - often for profit-driven reasons - this critical step is skipped or glossed over, and companies negligently hire unqualified truckers. What Texas trucking companies should know before hiring When someone...

Could the federal rule change save lives in Texas? Rear-end accidents are among the most severe and deadly wrecks a person can get into with a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, or another type of large commercial vehicle. That's one reason why federal regulators are moving toward requiring safety measures to reduce rear-end truck accidents. In June, the...

Unannounced inspections catch hundreds of poorly maintained vehicles. The idea of a fully-loaded 80,000-pound 18-wheeler screaming down the highway without functioning brakes is terrifying. Unfortunately, it's also far too common. On April 19, 2023, inspectors from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted their unannounced Brake Safety Day, in which they inspected nearly 7,000 vehicles...