Truck Accidents

In Austin, across Texas and throughout the United States, large trucks are a common part of the landscape. Seeing these vehicles on the roads might not be overly worrisome since they are so prevalent, but when thinking about the amount of damage they can do if there is a crash,...

Many factors play a role in motor vehicle accidents. Drivers who behave recklessly, speed, are distracted, drive under the influence, are inexperienced or drowsy are just some of the catalysts for a crash. These issues are exacerbated when a large truck is involved. Since Texas is such a massive state,...

Any driver in the Austin area should keep her eyes and mind on the road at all times. However, this advice holds especially true for drivers of trucks and other commercial vehicles. One big reason truckers have to pay careful attention is that it takes a much longer distance to...

Semi-trucks pose a threat to other motorists in a number of ways. As we have discussed previously on the blog, tired, fatigued, distracted and intoxicated motorists can certainly put others in harm’s way, but when it comes to big rigs, even a lack of maintenance can create a dangerous situation....

Car accidents are an unfortunate fact of modern life. Sometimes, they’re a frustrating inconvenience. But when a commercial truck is involved, they can often be deadly and tragic. And while any driver can be negatively affected by a lack of sleep, it’s even more dangerous for commercial drivers of massive...

Semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles can cause some serious damage when they collide with a passenger vehicle. In addition to the property damage sustained by the passenger vehicle, drivers and passengers in the passenger vehicle may suffer devastating injuries. Truck accident injuries may require months of recovery and time off...

Each year, an estimated 200 people die in what is known as an “underride” accident with a large truck. Motorists must always be on the alert when sharing the roads and highways with these terrifically sized vehicles that weigh several tons. The outcome is usually never good. A collision with...

Although there are hundreds of thousands of large trucks on the roads in America at any given time, and most truck drivers are careful and know how to handle their rigs, the sad reality is that any time a large truck is involved in a motor vehicle collision the potential...

Products are shipped all over Texas every day. Many of them arrive at their final destination by truck and there are many trucks on the roads. This means that truck drivers play a vital role in ensuring that people are able to get what they need at stores or that...

An overloaded truck on the highway is a risk not only to the trucker but also to the other cars on Texas roadways. According to North Dixie Truck, an overloaded truck is one of the leading causes of truck accidents. Accident prevention begins before the truck hits the road. The sheer size...