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Who Is Responsible for Road Debris Damage? Understanding Liability After an Accident
March 25, 2026
Key Takeaways Road debris includes fallen cargo and other objects that create traffic hazards. Liability usually rests with the party who caused or failed to remove the hazard, often a truck driver or company. Texas law requires vehicles to prevent loose materials from escaping. Commercial trucks travel through Arlington daily...
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Truck Driver Negligence: Common Causes and Legal Implications
March 23, 2026
Key Takeaways Truck driver negligence occurs when a commercial driver fails to operate safely. Common causes include distraction, fatigue, impairment, speeding, and unsafe cargo loading. Federal hours-of-service rules limit driving time to reduce fatigue-related crashes. Strong evidence often includes electronic logs, black box data, and maintenance records. Multiple parties, including...
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How Many Accidents Are Caused by Semi Trucks—and What Drivers Should Know
March 20, 2026
Key Takeaways Large trucks account for a small share of crashes but a high number of fatal injuries. In 2023, large truck crashes caused 5,472 deaths and over 153,000 injuries nationwide. Truck accidents involve greater force, complex evidence, and multiple liable parties. Texas allows recovery if fault does not exceed...
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Common Injuries in Truck Accidents
March 18, 2026
Key Takeaways Truck accidents often cause severe injuries due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles. Common truck accident injuries include head trauma, spinal damage, fractures, and internal organ harm. Medical documentation helps establish injury cause and extent. Texas law allows recovery for medical expenses, income loss, and long-term...
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When to Consult a Lawyer for a Truck Accident: Protect Your Rights Early
February 16, 2026
Dallas highways stay crowded with commercial trucks moving freight through the city every day. When one of those vehicles causes a serious crash, the aftermath often feels overwhelming and unfamiliar, far different from a typical car collision. Many injured people and families immediately question when to consult a lawyer for...
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What to Do After a Truck Accident in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide for Injured Victims
January 26, 2026
Knowing what to do after a truck accident shapes both your physical recovery and your legal options. At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP, we recognize how stressful these crashes can be for Texas drivers who suddenly find themselves hurt, confused, and facing mounting challenges. Taking the right steps early can...
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What Is the Average Settlement for a Truck Accident Case?
January 26, 2026
Truck collisions in Arlington often leave families overwhelmed by medical costs, missed work, and unanswered questions about financial recovery. At Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP, injured drivers and passengers frequently ask what compensation might realistically look like after a serious crash. A clear answer requires more than a headline number....
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How Trucking Company Negligence Can Affect Your Compensation
January 26, 2026
After a serious truck collision in Dallas, injured drivers often face mounting medical bills, lost income, and pressure from insurance companies. Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn, LLP focuses on uncovering every liable party, especially when unsafe trucking company practices contribute to the crash. Truck accident compensation often increases once evidence shows...
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Truck Accident Settlements: How Courts Determine Compensation
December 11, 2025
Texas sees more large truck crashes than almost anywhere else, and those collisions often bring devastating outcomes that ripple through families and communities. The NHTSA’s Traffic Safety Facts: Large Trucks, released in April 2025, reported more than 5,800 fatal wrecks involving large trucks nationwide, with Texas ranking among the top...
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Is It Legal to Ride in the Bed of a Truck
June 24, 2025
The idea of riding in the back of a pickup might seem like a classic Texas image, especially on rural roads or during a family outing. But is it legal to ride in the bed of a truck in Texas? That question matters not only for staying on the right...
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Can an Hours-of-Service Violation Help My Fort Worth Truck Crash Claim?
March 05, 2025
Truck accidents caused by driver fatigue and hours of service (HOS) violations devastate lives across Fort Worth. These preventable crashes often result in catastrophic injuries and multiple liable parties, leaving victims wondering what their legal rights and options are to receive compensation.
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How Do Overloaded Commercial Trucks Cause Crashes on Fort Worth Highways?
February 12, 2025
Overloaded commercial trucks pose a deadly threat on Fort Worth highways. When these massive vehicles exceed legal weight limits, they create risks for everyone sharing the road. The combination of compromised braking systems, sluggish handling and sheer destructive force turns these overweight trucks into potential disasters on wheels. At Anderson...
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What Is the Black Box in a Semi-Truck and How Does it Help After a Crash?
January 22, 2025
Semi-truck accidents devastate lives across Fort Worth every year, leaving victims with mounting medical bills, lost wages and often, a lengthy recovery.
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Can a Trucking Company Be Liable for a Texas 18-Wheeler Crash?
November 20, 2024
The aftermath of an accident with an 18-wheeler truck could be devastating. Victims may face severe injuries, emotional trauma and financial burdens. While the truck drivers may seem at fault, trucking companies frequently share responsibility for these destructive crashes.
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Truck Backing-Up Crashes: How They Happen and Who May Be Liable
October 24, 2024
Trucking backing up accidents result in serious injuries or fatalities. These incidents happen when a semi-truck or delivery vehicle reverses and collides with another vehicle, pedestrians, cyclists or objects.
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Can Dashcam Footage Be Used in a Texas Truck Accident Lawsuit?
October 08, 2024
Dashcams have become an increasingly popular tool for documenting the moments leading up to accidents, especially in the trucking industry. With the potential to capture high-quality, real-time footage, dashcams provide a level of evidence that can be instrumental in determining fault, supporting claims, and clarifying the events of a crash....
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What Drivers Need To Know About Underride Truck Crashes
April 25, 2024
Underride crashes happen when a passenger car crashes into the side or back of a commercial truck, such as a semi-truck, 18-wheeler or other big rig, or slides under it. Those who survive these horrific crashes often suffer catastrophic injuries, requiring significant medical care and a lengthy recovery.
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How Logbook Fraud Could Impact Your Fort Worth Truck Crash Case
April 18, 2024
Truck drivers who cause an accident may try to cover up evidence of their negligence to avoid any trouble with their employers, the law or getting their licenses suspended. One vital piece of evidence truck drivers may try to alter is the paper logbook or electronic logging device used to...
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CDL Fraud: The Threat That Is Causing More Big Rig Crashes
January 11, 2024
It is no secret that commercial driver licenses (CDLs) are difficult to obtain. The size and weight of these vehicles pose a significant threat to the safety of others if the drivers operating them are not properly trained. Despite the rigorous requirements for getting a CDL, however, an estimated thousands...
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Rental Truck Crashes – Who Could Be Liable?
November 20, 2023
We use rental trucks in Fort Worth for many things, such as for short-distance moves or hauling materials and equipment for home improvement projects. Regardless of why we sometimes use these vehicles, it is important to understand who could be liable for a rental truck crash.
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Why You Need a Spoliation Letter After a Fort Worth Big Rig Crash
November 08, 2023
One of the most important reasons why Fort Worth truck accident victims should seek legal help is that lawyers can take formal steps to preserve evidence.
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How Modified Comparative Fault Affects a Texas Truck Crash Case
October 24, 2023
Many people assume fault for most motor vehicle crashes is cut and dry: there is one victim and one at-fault party. However, some cases are more complicated, particularly truck accident cases. There are even situations where a truck crash victim is partially to blame.
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Dump Truck Accidents in Fort Worth – Five Common Crash Risks You Need to Know
September 04, 2023
Dump trucks are often used for cargo that includes loads of sand, gravel or even construction debris. Unfortunately, these vehicles have unique crash risks that create a high risk of injury to pedestrians, bicyclists, construction workers and occupants of other vehicles.
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Hazardous Materials in A Truck Crash – How to Handle
August 07, 2023
Did you know federal data shows there were more than 20,000 highway incidents involving hazardous chemicals in 2022 alone? Some of these incidents involved commercial hazardous materials (hazmat) trucks. While every commercial truck accident has the potential to cause catastrophic or fatal injuries, hazmat truck crashes may be even more...
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Who May Be Liable for a Fort Worth Construction Zone Truck Crash?
July 18, 2023
Truck accidents can happen anywhere, and construction zones are known to be high-risk areas for crashes. In fact, over 22,000 collisions occurred in Texas work zones, just in 2020.
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Defensive Driving Tactics That May Help You Avoid a Big Rig Crash in Fort Worth
June 28, 2023
Sharing the road with semi-trucks, 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles is intimidating for many drivers. While trucks may often travel the same routes you take, these defensive driving tactics can help you to avoid being in a big rig crash.
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Semi-Truck Jackknife Crashes in Texas – What Every Driver Needs to Know
June 20, 2023
Jackknife truck crashes happen in Texas far too often. This type of truck crash is less talked about, which is surprising since the injuries and other damages are often catastrophic.
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How Bad Weather Increases the Risk of a Big Rig Crash
June 16, 2023
Bad weather can increase the risk of a crash for any size vehicle. However, for an 18-wheeler and other big-rig trucks, the danger is greater. You would think the size and weight of these vehicles make them more stable in rain, snow or windy weather, but these and other weather...
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Why You Should Request the Black Box Data After a Truck Crash
May 26, 2023
By now, you have probably heard at least a little bit about the black box data recorders in vehicles and what they do. You may even know that black box recorders exist in most commercial vehicles today. However, if you were injured in a truck accident, do you know why...
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Tow Truck Accidents in Fort Worth – Why Do They Happen?
March 07, 2023
Tow truck accidents can cause a lot of damage to vehicles and to others sharing the road. Who is responsible for these damages, which could include extensive medical costs, lost wages and other losses?
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Fort Worth Oil and Gas Truck Accident Lawyers
March 03, 2023
With the oil and gas industries booming in Texas it is no surprise that regions near the Permian Basin are seeing an increase in traffic fatalities. Areas like Odessa and Midland have oil truck accident hot spots where fatal crashes with oil and gas trucks have become an increasingly normal...
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Types of Truck Accident Injuries
February 28, 2023
The injuries sustained after a Texas truck accident can be life-changing. These types of accidents can take a serious physical, emotional and financial toll on the victim and their family.
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Truck Insurance Coverage Claims
February 28, 2023
In order to legally operate a semi-trailer on the road, trucking companies and drivers must have a certain amount of insurance. If a company or driver fails to have the minimum amount of insurance coverage and an accident occurs, the victim may not be adequately compensated for their losses.
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Truck Driver Fatigue Accident Injury Lawsuits
February 28, 2023
A fatigued trucker is a danger to every other driver on the road. Not only is it very likely that an accident will happen if a driver falls asleep, but these collisions are typically more disastrous because the sleeping trucker will make no attempt to avoid or prevent the accident...
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Truck Blind Spot Accident Lawsuit Information
February 28, 2023
Coping with the aftermath of a blind spot accident can be difficult, especially if a loved one was lost in the process. Collisions with large commercial vehicles very often leave smaller cars with no escape crashes that happen in a truckers blind spot are no different.
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Regulation of Trucking Companies in Texas
February 28, 2023
In Texas and across the country, there are certain rules and regulations that all truckers and trucking companies must adhere to. When an irresponsible driver or careless truck company disobeys these laws, they need to be held accountable.
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Incorrectly Loaded Truck Accidents
February 28, 2023
Failing to load a truck properly can lead to the shift of materials inside the truck or on the road. When cargo spills or shifts happen, the end result is often a serious truck accident.
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Highway Truck Accidents in Texas
February 28, 2023
Highway accidents often happen on busy roads in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and other major cities. Due to the rate of speed many vehicles are traveling at, these types of accidents can cause severe damage.
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Fort Worth Truck Speeding Accident Lawyers
February 28, 2023
Truck speeding accidents are one of the leading causes of crashes especially in the state of Texas where long expanses of open road often entice drivers to make up time that may have been lost while waiting at a loading dock or working their way through traffic. Driving beyond posted...
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Common Causes of Truck Accidents
February 28, 2023
Each day thousands of big rigs ride through the highways of Texas and Oklahoma on their way to other states or past our borders. When big rig accidents happen, the results can be devastating due to the size and weight of these vehicles.
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Will Self-Driving Trucks Make Texas Highways Safer?
January 27, 2023
For several years now, there has been a push to get self-driving trucks road ready. In Texas, like many states, it seems that there is no more waiting. This autonomous-vehicle-friendly state passed a law back in 2018 permitting driverless trucks on the road.
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Liability in a Texas Truck Hitch Failure Accident
August 22, 2022
If the hitch on a truck comes loose, the trailer that the hitch is holding could cause a serious accident resulting in catastrophic or fatal injuries.
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What Makes Texas Truck Stops Dangerous for Drivers?
July 11, 2022
There is an abundance of truck stops all over Texas. These stops provide a place for drivers traveling long miles to rest up and fuel their vehicles. For truck drivers, it is also a place where they can get a few hours of shut eye before taking off on another...
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Liability in Texas Wide-Turn Commercial Trucking Accidents
January 21, 2022
Larger vehicles like trucks and tractor trailers require more space to make turns. Because of this, these drivers should take more precautions when attempting these maneuvers, especially in urban areas where streets are narrow and the traffic is heavier.
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How a Truck Driver Shortage May Affect Road Safety
December 16, 2021
Since 2005, the United States has grappled with a truck driver shortage, according to the American Trucking Association. The number of available trucking jobs was well over 60,000 in 2018, and the COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to have significantly increased that number.
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New Texas Laws on Trucking Company Liability May Affect Your Case
September 08, 2021
On September 1, 2021, several new laws took effect in Texas. One of those laws changed the way injury claims involving commercial vehicle companies will be handled.
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What Should I Do If an Independent Adjuster Calls After a Truck Crash?
August 18, 2021
Some insurance companies send out independent adjusters to talk with commercial truck crash victims. These adjusters claim they are there to check on the victim and investigate the accident and will handle the situation in a way that is fair to the victim.
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Dealing with a Truck Accident Caused by an Impaired Driver
August 07, 2019
No one should operate a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is particularly important when the driver is operating something as large as a commercial truck, which can cause catastrophic damage in a collision.
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What Is Your Fort Worth Truck Accident Claim Worth?
April 16, 2019
When a truck accident happens, you may be wondering what your claim is worth during recovery. There are several different factors to consider when coming up with a total value of your truck accident case. A dedicated truck accident attorney can help you navigate through the claims process and help...
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Steps to Take After Getting Injured in a Truck Accident
October 10, 2018
Truck accidents are incredibly dangerous, often causing serious, life-changing injuries for victims in passenger vehicles. The crash may have been caused by negligence, which means you could be owed compensation for the damages you suffered.
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How to Obtain Compensation from a Truck Accident
May 15, 2018
A truck accident often involves significant injuries due to the great strength behind commercial trucks. Accident victims may not know how to pursue compensation against the party responsible for the accident.
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Is the Truck Driver or Trucking Company Liable in a Truck Crash?
March 29, 2018
After a truck accident, it can be difficult to determine whether the truck driver or the trucking company is at fault. Depending on the reason behind the crash, the truck driver may be personally liable for the damage and injuries, or the driver’s employer may be responsible.
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What Is Involved in a Truck Accident Investigation?
December 13, 2017
The scene of a truck accident can be chaotic and confusing. However, there may be important clues at the site of the accident that indicate why the accident occurred and which party is responsible for it.
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Types of Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents
June 12, 2017
Commercial trucks outweigh cars and other traditional passenger vehicles by several tons. That is why trucks often cause severe injuries and deaths when they collide with these smaller vehicles.
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Why Do I Need a Lawyer After a Texas Truck Accident?
April 18, 2017
If you were seriously injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and a variety of other damages.
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24-Year-Old Dies in 18-Wheeler Underride Crash on Texas 360
September 30, 2016
There was a fatal truck accident involving an 18-wheeler and a Ford Focus early Tuesday morning on the 4500 block of Texas 360. The 24-year-old driver of the Ford Focus died after his car collided with the truck, got stuck under the trailer and was dragged to the shoulder. The...
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NHTSA Proposes Capping Maximum Speeds for Trucks
September 15, 2016
In 2014, there were 476,000 large truck and bus accidents throughout the country, resulting in fatalities for seven out of ten motorists in passenger vehicles involved in these crashes. The latest proposal from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) aims to...
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FMCSA Regulations Could Get Dangerous Motor Carriers off the Road
January 29, 2016
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed new legislation that will change the way it analyzes and reviews carrier safety performance. The FMCSA will replace an aging system that has been in place since 1982. Under the previous rules, commercial motor carriers were reviewed annually and assigned a rating...
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NHTSA Aims to Improve Truck Rear Impact Protection
December 17, 2015
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is taking action to improve semi-truck rear impact protection, as stated in the notice of proposed rule-making issued Dec. 7, 2015. About 400 people lose their lives each year in accidents wherein smaller vehicles rear end larger trucks. In crashes where smaller vehicles,...
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What Is the Difference between Interstate and Intrastate Trucking?
November 10, 2015
The terms interstate and intrastate are often mistakenly used interchangeably when referring to the trucking industry. However, they have very different meanings, especially when it comes to your accident lawsuit.
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Trucking Deaths at a Six-Year High
October 23, 2015
Trucking industry fatalities reached a six-year high in 2014, making up about two thirds of all fatalities in the workplace. More fatal accidents occur in the trucking industry than in any other civilian field in the United States. Transportation-related workplace injuries rose as well, totaling 40 percent of fatal injuries...
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How Do Hours-of-Service Rules Keep Fort Worth Drivers Safe from Tired Truckers?
October 15, 2015
Hours-of-service regulations form the foundation of truck safety on Fort Worth highways, protecting drivers from the dangers of fatigued truckers behind the wheel. These federal rules set strict limits on how long commercial drivers can operate their vehicles before taking mandatory rest breaks. At Anderson Cummings & Drawhorn, we have...
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Fiery Semi-Truck Accident Kills Four
October 08, 2015
A fiery accident early Monday morning between a semi-truck and another vehicle left four dead, including two adults, one of whom was pregnant, and two children. The accident occurred around 6:35 a.m. on an exit ramp on Interstate 20. According to the Dallas Sheriffs Office, a passenger vehicle and an...
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Deadly Houston School Bus Crash
September 16, 2015
Two students were killed and three others were injured after a Houston Independent School District (HISD) school bus plummeted over the edge of an overpass on the 610 South Loop freeway. According to officials, the school bus was carrying four students and was heading toward Furr High School and REACH...
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Incorrectly Loaded Trucks and Falling Cargo
August 24, 2015
Semi-trucks play an important role in the U.S. economy, transferring goods and other important cargo across the country. However, sometimes that cargo can pose a serious threat to other motorists on the roads. No one expects for a large item to come flying at them from the back of a...
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The Risks of School Bus Accidents
August 14, 2015
While millions of children take the bus to school each day without incident, accidents can occur. School bus accidents aren’t just crashes; a number of other incidents involving the school bus or its driver can cause injury to your child. These injuries can be severe or in the worst cases,...
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Chain of Accidents Kills Trucker, Injures Three Firefighters
July 30, 2015
A chain of accidents that began early morning on Sunday, July 26, 2015, left a truck driver dead and three firefighters injured. Police and firefighters first responded to a serious accident on Texas 183 between Belt Line and Story roads just after 3 a.m. Shortly thereafter, a semi-truck crashed into...
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NHTSA Upgrading Truck Underride Rules
July 24, 2015
Through its initiative to upgrade trucking standards and improve underride protections, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the rear-underride crash protection of single-unit trucks. The NHTSA estimates that the proposed requirement for rear-impact guards could save five lives and prevent 30...
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Bill Proposes to Lower Truck Driver Age Requirements
July 17, 2015
Lawmakers are considering allowing drivers as young as 18 to drive big rigs across the nation. Supporters say with proper oversight, teen truckers exhibit the same safety threshold as older truck drivers. However, critics say the move is a disaster waiting to happen. If you or someone you love has...
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Samsung Safety Truck: The Way of the Future for Big Rigs?
June 29, 2015
What if you could see through a large semi-truck to know what is coming down the road ahead before passing?
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Self-Driving Truck Hits the Road
May 08, 2015
We’ve heard of self-driving cars, but what about self-driving trucks? Meet America’s first licensed self-driving commercial truck. It is being billed as the first licensed autonomous commercial truck to operate on an open public highway in the United States, showcasing what is possible through the energy of infinite inspiration. Daimler,...
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Trucking Industry Seeks to Implement Speed Limitations
April 17, 2015
The American Trucking Association (ATA) is renewing its call for reduced truck speeds. The association is asking the Department of Transportation to establish a rule requiring speed limiters, also known as Electronic Control Modules (ECM) on all large trucks to be set no higher than 65 miles per hour. This...
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Deadly DFW Crash, Intoxication Manslaughter Charges
April 01, 2015
Fort Worth police have arrested the 19-year-old driver who crashed his truck into a Fort Worth store, Tuesday, killing a mother and injuring seven other people.
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Consequences of Speeding Trucks
March 04, 2015
Speeding. This may be the most common cause of truck accidents. It appears that many truckers and drivers view speed limits as options instead of as legal guidelines that must be followed. Speeding in a regularly-sized car is dangerous, but speeding in a truck that weighs up to 80,000 pounds...
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Truck Jack Knife Accident Causes Fiery SB820 Accident
January 05, 2015
Authorities from the Hurst Police Dept have provided details on a fiery 18 wheeler accident that occurred on Thursday afternoon in the 100 block of Northeast Loop 820. According to the report, the driver of a pickup truck had stopped on the flyover loop of the highway after believing that...
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Fort Worth Student Killed In 18 Wheeler Crash
December 15, 2014
Details have recently been released about the passing of a 20-year-old Odessa student that was involved in an accident on Interstate 20, involving an 18 wheeler and the vehicle that she was traveling in. According to sources, Ms. Terriah Kerla Cooper from Brooklyn, NY was traveling from Odessa to the...
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Victims of Fatal Midland Trucking Accident Identified
December 12, 2014
The identities of two accident victims who were killed in a Tarrant County truck accident on Interstate 20 Wednesday have been released by authorities. The Midland Police Department identified Manuel Chavez, 50, of Grand Prairie as the passenger in a pickup truck driven by Pedro Lara, 41, of Fort Worth,...
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Truck Accident Raises Questions of Legal Liability
September 13, 2013
A fatal automotive accident occurred on the LBJ Freeway on Tuesday morning, according to reports from CBS DFW. The accident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. when a dump truck crossed over a concrete center median and struck two other vehicles. The news reported that the dump truck was owned by...
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