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New FMCSA Regulations Highlight Trucking Company Negligence

With more than 175,000 commercial drivers currently flagged as "prohibited" in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, upcoming changes to the program will pose challenges for both drivers and employers. The Clearinghouse, which began operations on Jan. 6, 2021, was designed as a centralized database to track violations related to drug...

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NTSB Urges FMCSA to Tighten ELD Rules After Deadly Truck Crash

Recent reports have uncovered serious problems with the trucking industry's current Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations. And now, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been directed to take action. Investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that some trucking companies and drivers were exploiting gaps in ELD rules to avoid accurately recording...

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Brake Safety Blitz Grounds Hundreds of CMVs in Single-Day Crackdown

Brake Safety Day is an annual event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Each year, it shines a spotlight on the importance of brake safety in commercial motor vehicles. In 2024, inspectors across 47 jurisdictions in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico conducted 4,898 commercial vehicle inspections in a single day. Their findings reveal...

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Federal Regulators Decline Probe into Defective Truck Safety Equipment

In a recent development criticized by safety advocates, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a request to investigate defective rear guard equipment on trucks, including semi-trucks and tractor-trailers. The petition, filed in 2022 by crash victim advocates Jerry and Marianne Karth, Eric Hein, and Lois Durso-Hawkins, aimed to address the growing concerns...

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Driverless Semi-Trucks to Begin Freight Routes in Texas

Self-driving trucks are poised to revolutionize the transportation industry. On a three-lane test track along the Monongahela River, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer recently demonstrated the capabilities of autonomous driving. As the truck navigated a curve, its sensors detected a trash can and a tire blocking two lanes. In less than a second, it signaled and smoothly...

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Texas Motorcycle Deaths Surge, Prompting Safety Campaign

What is causing the increase in motorcycle fatalities? Motorcycle accident fatalities in Texas increased for the fifth consecutive year to a record high last year, prompting state officials to increase efforts this month as part of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The campaign aims to educate vehicle drivers about the dangers bikers in Texas face on...

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Families Take Legal Action Against Houston Surgeon Accused Of Manipulating Liver Transplant Medical Records

Houston medical malpractice lawyer explains cases involving two clients The families of three men who died while waiting for liver transplants are seeking a temporary restraining order against a Houston surgeon who reportedly manipulated medical records which resulted in the men not receiving life-saving transplants, according to KHOU 11 News. “The restraining order is to...

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The Impact of Distracted Driving on Truck Accidents

Is inattention a problem among commercial truck drivers? Distracted driving is against the law for commercial truck drivers, and U.S. regulations often prohibit mobile phone use without hands-free devices, imposing penalties for distracted driving violations. However, driver distraction or inattention are increasingly cited as factors in commercial truck accidents. Distracted driving is engaging in any...

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Unlicensed Surgeries In Houston Harmed Dozens Of Women

Attorney Lance Walters offers insight into the case An unlicensed surgical assistant in Houston performed dozens of surgical procedures that caused “physical and psychological harm,” according to court documents related to one of many legal cases involving the medical clinic performing the unlicensed medical procedures. "The doctor knows better," attorney Lance Walters of Tracey Fox...

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Seeking Compensation for a Brain Injury After a Truck Accident

Crashes involving semi-trucks can have severe consequences. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most severe and life-altering consequences that can result from truck accidents in Texas and across the nation. These incidents often lead to TBIs due to the sheer force of impact when a commercial semi-truck collides with a smaller vehicle, subjecting passengers...

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