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Did You Know?    
 
 
A Driver May Be On Duty For More Than 14 Hours.
A driver may remain on duty for more than 14 hours; however, the driver cannot drive a CMV after the 14th hour after coming on duty. Also, the additional on-duty time will reduce on-duty time available under the 60/70-hour time limit.

 


Truck accidents are common on Texas's hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.

 
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes    
 
 
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in Texas
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes 5,040
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes 438
Percentage of Total Vehicles 8.7
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck 9.4

Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003, in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately 3.2 million people were injured.

 
Texas Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Texas man awarded $200,000 by jury in work accident case (12/30/1999)
Federal Employer's Liability Act - Barry R. Ledbetter sued his employer Union Pacific Railroad Company for alleged back injuries he suffered in two separate work-related accidents. The first accident occurred on October 9, 1993. The second occurred o
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Texas Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.

When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.

If you have been a victim of a truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.

Common causes of Truck Accidents:

  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing
  • Vehicle Collisions
  • Transporting Equipment with Trailers
  • Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
  • Loads That Shift Weight

Contact our lawyer now If you have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of a truck accident in Texas. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review and to fight for you in court.

 


 
Texas Audio & Video    
 
  Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003

In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Texas External Sites    
 
 

Temporal patterns of reported single-vehicle car and tr
Reported single car and truck accidents due specifically to driver 'fatigue' for the ... Three types of data were examined: (1) accidents in

 


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Bush Promises Thorough Probe Of Afghan Truck Crash
Bush Promises Thorough Probe Of Afghan Truck Crash

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Truck Accident Attorneys.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

PTO (Power Takeoff)

Definition:
Device used to transmit engine power to auxiliary equipment.

Cabover (Cab-Over-Engine, COE)

Definition:
Truck or tractor design in which the cab sits over the engine on the chassis.

Landing Gear

Definition:
legs which support the front of a semitrailer when it is not coupled to a tractor.

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Truck Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Truck Accidents:
  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing

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Texas Truck-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Truck-Accident attorney you should contact our Truck-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Alvin
  • Amarillo
  • Arlington
  • Austin
  • Baytown
  • Brownsville
  • Burleson
  • Carrollton
  • College Station
  • Cypress
  • Dallas
  • Del Rio
  • Desoto
  • Eagle Pass
  • Edinburg
  • El Paso
  • Flower Mound
  • Fort Worth
  • Friendswood
  • Garland
  • Grand Prairie
  • Grapevine
  • Harlingen
  • Houston
  • Irving
  • Katy
  • Laredo
  • League City
  • Lewisville
  • Mcallen
  • Mesquite
  • Mission
  • New Braunfels
  • North Richland Hills
  • Palestine
  • Pasadena
  • Pharr
  • Plano
  • Richardson
  • Richmond
  • Round Rock
  • San Antonio
  • San Benito
  • San Marcos
  • Seguin
  • Spring
  • Sugar Land
  • Victoria
  • Weslaco
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