Personal Injury
Lawyers
800.925.7216
800.925.7216

Blog

Trucking Regulations: FMCSA Proposes Streamlining CDL Testing Process

In recent years, the trucking industry has faced driver shortages and increased safety regulations. Addressing the driver shortage while preventing truck accidents requires a balanced approach. On February 2, 2024, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed revisions to existing Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) testing procedures. The organization aims to streamline CDL issuance by:...

Read More »

Tire Blowouts Are a Common Cause of Serious Trucking Accidents

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...

Read More »

Houston Considers Restricting Truck Routes to Improve Roadway Safety

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...

Read More »

Nearly 13% of Commercial Vehicles Fail Inspection in CVSA's Brake Safety Week 2023

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,...

Read More »

Tracey Fox & Walters Secures $5M Award in Wrongful Death Case

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...

Read More »

Fatal Crashes Linked to Lack of Truck Parking

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...

Read More »

Texas Had The Most Truck Accidents In 2022

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...

Read More »

Truck Accidents Caused by Negligent Hiring Practices

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...

Read More »

Mandate Proposed for Automatic Emergency Braking Systems in Heavy Trucks

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...

Read More »