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Inattention is a factor in 1 out of 10 Texas truck wreck deaths Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of truck accidents in the United States. According to a recent study, distractions play a role in a staggering 71 percent of commercial truck crashes. The problem is even worse in Texas. According...

Truck accidents are among the most severe and devastating crashes on Texas roads. Due to their huge size and weight, even "minor" truck accidents often result in serious injuries and fatalities. Among the most concerning outcomes of these accidents are traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which can have long-lasting and life-altering consequences. In the aftermath of...

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...