Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19
Why Truck Crashes Have Increased During COVID-19 Delivery truck drivers are working under tight deadlines due to COVID-19, whether they’re under pressure to deliver products to someone’s doorstep or...
View ArticleMotor Vehicle Death Rates Jump 20% During the Pandemic
Motor Vehicle Death Rates Jump 20% During the Pandemic COVID-19 has started to surge again across the US. As more states reinstate stay-at-home measures, one might think the lockdowns would lead to...
View ArticleNearly Half of Commercial Vehicle Drivers at Risk for Sleep Apnea, Study Says
Nearly Half of Commercial Vehicle Drivers at Risk for Sleep Apnea, Study Says Nearly half of commercial vehicle drivers may be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a chronic medical condition...
View ArticleAudit Finds Weaknesses in Oversight of Truck Driver Medical Exam Data
Audit Finds Weaknesses in Oversight of Truck Driver Medical Exam Data A new audit has revealed multiple flaws in how a key federal agency monitors the qualifications of medical examiners who examine...
View Article4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Car Accident Attorney
4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Car Accident Attorney When you need a personal injury attorney’s help after an accident in Texas, you of course want to find someone who is experienced and...
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Who Is Responsible for a Truck Accident?
View of truck in an accident with car, cloudy sky Who Is Responsible for a Truck Accident? In a truck accident lawsuit, determining who is responsible for the truck accident is a major legal issue....
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Truck Drivers Under the Influence of Alcohol & Drugs
In the United States today, impaired truck drivers are a surprisingly big problem. You’d think that anyone responsible for a massive truck in dense traffic would want to be very sober, but this isn’t...
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The Most Dangerous Places in Dallas for Truck Accidents
3D rendering of a car accident with a van tipped over and emergency vehicles approaching. The Most Dangerous Places in Dallas for Truck Accidents The Texas Department of Transportation keeps records...
View ArticleWhy Is Less Driving Leading to More Deaths?
There is a normal relationship between how many miles people drive and how many car accidents there are. For example, lower gas prices have long been associated with a rise in highway fatalities,...
View ArticleHow Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities?
How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is currently running a campaign designed to show people the seriousness of drunk driving. The campaign, “Faces...
View ArticleReporting Rules After a Car Accident
Reporting Rules After a Car Accident Informing the local police department or sheriff’s office of your car accident is a legal requirement in Texas. That applies to any crash where someone was injured...
View ArticleDo Drivers Benefit From New Safety Tech?
Cars and trucks are updated with new technology every year. New features run the gamut from gimmick to genuine advancement. Car manufacturers want you to believe that their products are better than...
View ArticleAre Truck Accident Lawsuits Gaining Steam?
The trucking industry has no shortage of problems these days. A long-standing shortage of qualified drivers is only getting worse. A changing economy has made it harder than ever to recruit people...
View ArticleNew Campaign Aims to Protect Pedestrians From Cars
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. It’s also known to be traditionally one of the worst months of the year when it comes to fatal accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists. As part of...
View ArticleAuto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for protecting the driving public through education, research, the creation of safety standards and the enforcement of...
View ArticleChild Seat Safety Needs a Booster Shot
The House of Representatives is introducing a bill aimed at improving booster seat safety. The Booster Seat Safety Act is primarily geared toward improving outcomes in side-on crashes. Existing...
View ArticleImpaired Drivers & Car Accidents
There’s no shortage of dangerous driving on Texas roadways. Car and truck accidents are an everyday reality in Dallas-Fort Worth. For the victims of those accidents, it’s important to understand the...
View ArticleAre Fatal Semi Accidents on the Rise?
Few accidents have as much potential for catastrophe as large truck crashes. Semi truck accidents can lead to serious injuries and death even at slower speeds. For that reason, any increase in truck...
View ArticleRide-Sharing Services Offer Pluses & Minuses
Ride-Sharing Services Offer Pluses & Minuses Texas was one of five states to receive a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association to encourage ride-sharing services this holiday season....
View ArticleThe Role of Seat Belts in Car Accidents
The Role of Seat Belts in Car Accidents The pandemic has been a challenge for people all across the country. One unfortunate reaction to this challenge has been an uptick in dangerous driving...
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