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...
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"Talk. Text. Crash." Campaign Encourages Texas Drivers to Steer Clear of Distracted Driving
Texas drivers reminded to give their full attention to the road With a crash rate above the national average, Texas roadways can be dangerous - and distracted driving continues to make the situation worse. To help reduce distracted driving accidents, Texas traffic safety officials are emphasizing the state's "Talk. Text. Crash." campaign for April, which...
Read MoreHouston Methodist West Hospital Doctor Sued for Surgical Error and Cover-Up
Tracey Fox King & Walters is representing the patient A woman from Cypress, Texas, is suing her doctor at Houston Methodist West Hospital for operating on the wrong foot and attempting to cover it up. The patient, Mary "Linda" Almanza, had surgery to repair painful bone spurs in her left foot in December 2021, but...
Read MoreRecognizing the Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries on Accident Victims
March is dedicated to observing Brain Injury Awareness Month March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact brain injuries have on individuals and their families. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a major cause of death and disability in the United States and can range from mild to severe, so it's important...
Read MoreTracey Fox King & Walters Secures $23.5M Award for Injured Subcontractor
HOUSTON, TX (February 13, 2023) – Tracey Fox King & Walters recently obtained an award in a case representing Jonathan Requeno, a 19-year-old subcontractor who suffered catastrophic injuries during a devastating construction accident. Sean Tracey and Lance Walters were the attorneys on the case, which involved a violation of OSHA regulations regarding fall protection during...
Read MoreWhy Drug Testing Truckers is Critical to Prevent Truck Accidents
Impaired truckers pose a serious risk to all road users. Drug and alcohol abuse is an ongoing problem for commercial truck drivers in the United States. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a problem for any motorist, but the risks associated with substance abuse among truck drivers are magnified due to their responsibility...
Read MoreTruck Accidents: How Inexperienced Truckers Can Put Others at Risk
Texas truck accident lawyers explain the link between trucker inexperience and serious wrecks. Many serious commercial truck accidents are caused by inexperienced truck drivers. This is why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the commercial trucking industry and has strict driver training requirements. This issue recently received national attention because the FMCSA denied requests...
Read MoreClient Awarded $12 Million In Medical Negligence Case
A woman who suffered brain damage after being released from a hospital following surgery for a herniated disc has been awarded nearly $12 million by a Harris County jury. Genny Silverthorne underwent anterior spinal surgery on her neck at Baylor College of Medicine for a disc herniation. While in the post-anesthesia care unit, she developed...
Read MoreWhy Are Semi-Trucks More Likely To Cause Rear-End Accidents?
Texas truck accident lawyers explain why rear-end crashes involving tractor-trailers are so common. Semi-trucks – sometimes known as 18-wheelers or tractor-trailers – often cause serious and fatal rear-end accidents with other vehicles. So, why are these particular types of truck accidents so common? And what makes them so dangerous? The most common type of motor...
Read MoreFMCSA Proposed Changes Aimed At Preventing Truck Accidents
Here's a glimpse into what the FMCSA has planned for 2023. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released its list of proposed regulation changes aimed at preventing commercial truck accidents across the country, according to the Trucking Info website. The proposed changes "prioritize safety and security, promote innovation, foster a consistent regulatory approach...
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