There were 4,842 large trucks involved in fatal crashes in 2020. Due to the weight, speed, and distance traveled, trucking accidents are one of the major risks you face on the road. Have you suffered a truck accident injury in Houston, Texas? You could be entitled to compensation for damages. To do this, you need to …
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Are you on the hunt for a truck accident lawyer in the Houston area? This is how to find the best lawyer for your specific needs. Did you know that each year more than two million people are injured in auto accidents? Typically, the average car accident injury isn’t too serious. However, that isn’t true for truck accidents. …
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Commercial trucks are the largest transporter of goods in the U.S. While they are reliable in moving goods, they pose a lot of risk and danger to other road users. In this article, we’ll go over some key truck accident statistics in Texas. According to the American Trucking Association, trucks move roughly 72.5% of the nation’s …
If you were injured in an accident with an 18-wheeler, reach out to an experienced Houston truck accident lawyer at McDonald Worley today. Trucks play an essential role in the everyday lives of Houstonians and are important for the Houston economy as well. You can encounter trucks of all shapes, sizes, and work purposes anywhere …
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Trucks are a significant cause of worry on American roads because of the accidents they cause. Find out how common truck accidents can be prevented. Statistics show that yearly, thousands of people in the US lose their lives in truck accidents. Fortunately, victims of trucking collisions can get a legal remedy both for fatal crashes and …
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that approximately 415,000 big truck crashes occur each year. According to the Truck Accident Data Center, there were 81 reports of big truck crashes that resulted in fatalities in December 2016 alone. Most of those killed were occupants of smaller passenger vehicles. Commercial semi-trucks often weigh 20 to 30 …
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A semi-truck lawsuit recently ended with a jury giving more than $101 million to a man who suffered in a 2013 crash. Filing a semi-truck lawsuit might be the only grounds for recovery for someone who suffers in a devastating accident or family members who have lost a loved one because of allegedly illegal or …
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Truck accidents are some of the most dangerous of all motor vehicle accidents. Because the trucks are so large, they tend to intimidate other people on the road. If they do smash into your car, odds are, you’ll suffer the brunt of the impact. The truck driver isn’t usually the person who gets injured in …
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If you’ve been injured in a semi-truck accident, a Los Angeles truck accident attorney at McDonald Worley can help. Call today for more info. Even though we see many 18-wheelers on the roadway on a daily basis, many people never think they’ll be involved in an accident with one. Regardless though, countless motorists have had …
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If you are ever injured in a truck accident, it is important to realize that you will be going up against 2 separate entities: the truck driver and the company that he/she works for. It is one of the key reasons why suing somebody personally after a truck accident is usually more complex than suing …
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Truck accidents involving a large commercial truck or any other large industrial vehicle can result in serious injuries or even death. The reason these accidents are more serious than accidents involving other vehicles is mainly because of the size and weight of trucks. If you are involved in a truck accident, it is good to …
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A recent trucking accident settlement led to a $90 million award given to a family in a trucking death case. A Houston jury gave the massive award to the family members who lost a loved one. Werner Enterprises Inc. has now been hit with a $90 million verdict as a result of claims that the …
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A road check program run across previous years will be implemented again in 2018 in order to enhance big rig safety. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced their official details of the program that ran from June 5 to June 7. This three-day inspection event occurs all across the United States and inspects approximately …
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A Texas trucking lawsuit alleges that a female plaintiff was critically injured as a result of the behaviors carried out by The Pearl’s Trucking Inc. According to the Texas trucking lawsuit, on July 18, 2016, a driver employed by the defendant company was traveling on I-30 throughout Dallas country, Texas. The defendant’s vehicle was located …
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A Maryland resident recently filed a semi-truck accident lawsuit against a driver regarding an incident that occurred in Pennsylvania. The lawsuit claims that the driver of the truck made a turn when it was unsafe to do so, and as a result, put numerous others parties at risk in the resulting accident. According to the …
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