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Tire blowouts in large commercial trucks are a significant safety concern on major roads and highways throughout Texas. Tire blowouts contribute to a notable number of truck accidents across the United States. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Large Truck Crash Causation Study, about 8,000 truck accidents each year are linked to...

Residential neighborhoods are not made for this much commercial use. To improve roadway safety and quality of life, Houston could soon become the largest metro area in the nation to enact a broad truck route plan that limits where large trucks, vans, and tankers can go. The proposed regulation would restrict large commercial motor vehicles...

When it comes to tractor-trailers and other large commercial vehicles, staying safe on the road is a big deal— and identifying potential brake problems is a key part of that. Truck accidents are catastrophic, life-altering events that can result in severe injuries and fatalities. That's why regular maintenance and routine safety inspections are essential. Unfortunately,...

Attorney Lance Walters, a partner at Tracey Fox & Walters, recently obtained a $5 million award for the widow of Jeremy McGee, a Republic Services employee who tragically lost his life on the job. The award, which was four times the pre-trial offer, included compensation for the plaintiff's financial loss, loss of companionship, and mental...

Many road users may not be aware of the dangers of commercial truck parking. However, it's forcing many truckers to stop on the sides of ramps. This has led to dangerous situations leading to serious and fatal truck accidents. In 2021, The American Trucking Association pointed out that for every 11 trucks, there is only...

Texas faces a significant problem with truck accidents and fatalities. Texas had more truck accidents than any other state last year, as revealed by a recent comprehensive study examining nationwide truck accident statistics. Adding to this alarming trend, Texas recorded the highest number of commercial truck accident fatalities in 2022. Worst of all, last year...

With the increasing demand for truck drivers, there is concern that companies will use negligent hiring practices to fill the gap resulting in more serious and fatal truck accidents. Who is driving the truck? Employers may not know In 2021, government safety investigators found about 42,000 drivers who were operating trucks without Commercial Drivers Licenses...

If approved, AEBs could save lives and help prevent thousands of truck accidents. When truck drivers are unable to stop in an emergency, disaster often follows. Due to factors such as poorly maintained brakes, truck driver fatigue, and increased stopping distance, there are approximately 60,000 rear-end accidents in the U.S. every year in which the...

Victims of Texas refinery and plant explosions, fires deserve justice and accountability. Texas has long been a hub for oil refineries, power plants, and chemical plants - all of which contribute significantly to the state's economy. Unfortunately, this concentration of industrial facilities also poses risks to workers and, sometimes, nearby residents, as evidenced by recent...

Underride accidents can have severe and fatal consequences. Among the most devastating traffic accidents are those involving commercial trucks, given their substantial size and weight. When a tractor-trailer collides with a smaller vehicle, the occupants of the smaller vehicle are at a significantly higher risk of sustaining severe injuries or even fatalities. The impact of...