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Large commercial trucks are critical links in the nation’s supply chain, including those bringing goods and services into and out of Texas. As much as we depend on commercial trucks in Texas and elsewhere, these immense vehicles pose a significant threat to smaller vehicles on the road. In an accident with a truck weighing…

Truck accidents are inherently devastating due to the significant size and weight difference between commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. Among these, underride and override truck accidents stand out for their severe and often catastrophic consequences. Our attorneys emphasize the importance of understanding these types of collisions as it is crucial for victims and their…

If you do any driving around the Houston Metro area, you will be in proximity to many 18-wheelers. These big rigs move cargo from our ports to warehouses and retail outlets across the United States. We need trucks to keep our shelves and refrigerators well-stocked. But these highway behemoths also pose many dangers that…

It’s natural to be anxious when sharing the road with large trucks. This is because driving around large trucks isn’t the same as driving around normal-sized cars. 18-wheelers can weigh approximately 80,000 pounds, and this extra weight makes it hard for them to brake quickly. Unfortunately, accidents involving big rigs almost always cause serious…

Trucking is a very special industry that, in all likelihood, made America what it is today. Truckers experience many hardships on the road that only a few people could stand to live with: Harsh weather, long hours and poor road conditions.  Truckers don’t always get the reputation they deserve and are often disregarded as…

Modern 18-wheelers can weigh more than 80,000 pounds and be over 65 feet long. These giants are seen on roads in and around Texas every day, and while they are an essential part of the U.S. economy, they also pose serious risks to other drivers.  While rules and regulations have been established for those…