Stephens Law Firm | November 14, 2022 | Truck Accidents
U-Haul rents various equipment, including trucks, vans, and trailers. Even though some of the vehicles are especially large in stature, you do not need special training or a commercial truck license to rent and drive a U-Haul truck. Unfortunately, most people do not have any experience driving a large moving truck. These vehicles can be… read more
Stephens Law Firm | October 10, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Generally, most people think about large trucks when they think about commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles include: However, the term “commercial motor vehicle” includes a towed or self-propelled vehicle used in interstate commerce to transport property or passengers. How Does Texas Define Commercial Vehicle? At least two Texas statutes define commercial motor vehicles. First, a commercial… read more
Stephens Law Firm | October 7, 2022 | Truck Accidents
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, approximately 5% of all commercial truck accidents involve a jackknife. This equates to about 2,500 jackknife accidents in the United States each year. If you were hurt in a jackknife accident in Fort Worth, an experienced truck accident lawyer can help. They can review the circumstances surrounding… read more
Stephens Law Firm | October 6, 2022 | Truck Accidents
According to the Texas Comptroller, there are approximately 200,000 commercial truck vehicles in Texas – more than in any other state. Additionally, 82% of Texas communities depend exclusively on trucks for needed products. These truck drivers must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s rules to obtain one…. read more
Stephens Law Firm | September 26, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Semi trucks and tractor-trailers are dangerous vehicles. In 2020 alone, there were 413 fatal injury crashes in Texas involving large commercial trucks, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The same source shows that thousands more injury accidents happened that same year. Pulling loads that are too heavy is one of the many causes of… read more
Stephens Law Firm | August 23, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Thousands of people are injured or killed in 18-wheeler accidents each year. Roughly 70% of those individuals are occupants of other vehicles. Tragically, large truck accidents cause devastating injuries for accident victims, which results in significant financial losses, pain, and suffering. Waiting for a final settlement for an 18-wheeler accident can seem to take forever…. read more
Stephens Law Firm | July 14, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Blind spots are areas around a semi-truck that the driver cannot see in the mirrors. They are known as “no-zones” in the industry and play a role in many truck accidents. Because of this, it takes extreme care and skill to manage a semi-truck on the road. However, negligence and recklessness sometimes come into play… read more
Stephens Law Firm | May 16, 2022 | Truck Accidents
State laws differ when it comes to the speed limits that dictate how fast commercial trucks can travel. Even within states, rules are complex, and speed limits differ between highways. Here’s what you should know about safe speeds for commercial trucks on Texas highways. State laws differ when it comes to the speed limits that… read more
Stephens Law Firm | May 3, 2022 | Truck Accidents
Texas Code §550.026 requires that the driver of a vehicle immediately report an accident when the accident causes injury or death to a person or when the vehicle cannot be driven safely. The report of an accident must be done by the quickest means of communication. Generally, people call 911 from the crash site to… read more
Stephens Law Firm | March 1, 2022 | Truck Accidents
The main reason a truck driver falsifies the log books is to make more money. Many drivers are paid by the mile or by the load. Therefore, the faster they cover those miles and deliver those loads, the more money they earn. Furthermore, truck drivers may need to wait several hours for loading and unloading… read more
