After working on countless accident cases, our truck accident lawyers have worked on numerous cases involving dangerous drivers. From speeding to stopping suddenly to running stop signs, there are many obvious warning signs when someone on the road is engaging in reckless driving behavior. Those behaviors are dangerous for everyone on or near the roads,…
Abdominal and Torso Injuries: One of the most common causes of Lubbock truck accident fatalities is internal injuries to major organs, including liver, kidneys, pancreas, and bladder. Internal injuries from abdominal trauma can be difficult for medical staff to detect and treat. Sometimes these injuries are the result of fractured or broken ribs, which are…
During the winter months, holiday-related deliveries are at an all-time high and in 2020, online sales grew nearly 45% and show no signs of stopping; therefore, it’s a great time to talk about what to do if you are hit by a delivery driver while driving in your vehicle. While we rely on delivery companies…
Self-driving vehicles have been in the works for several years. While some vehicles now offer autopilot functionality, the feature has yet to be rolled out across all car manufacturers. As self-driving large trucks and 18-wheelers begin to roll out in Texas and New Mexico, how these new autonomous vehicles will affect drivers across the Lone…
Collecting Evidence One of the first steps in a semi truck accident investigation is to fully observe the scene and collect and catalogue all pertinent evidence. Everything from skid marks to vehicle damage is evaluated to help reconstruct the accident. Witnesses to the accident will also be interviewed. Additional evidence that must be collected includes…
With drilling in the Permian Basin at record levels, companies utilize tractor-trailer drivers to transport equipment and supplies to and from drilling sites in and around West Texas. As a result, this region is seeing more truck and 18-wheeler crashes than ever before.
Truck accidents often leave the victims with large medical bills, long-term physical and emotional trauma, and an inability to return to work. The financial consequences of a truck accident shouldn’t be the responsibility of the victims, but rather of those who contributed to the accident. Who is liable in a Truck Accident? When the 18-wheeler…
Across the United States, we’ve seen the devastation just one act of distracted driving can cause in a variety of scenarios, ranging from putting makeup on in the car, to eating while driving, to, of course, the prevalent act of texting and driving. While these are frightening behaviors drivers know should be stopped immediately, would…