Every year in the United States about 500,000 commercial truck accidents happen. Of those, about 5,000 are fatal. That comes as no surprise: the sheer size and weight of trucks make them much more dangerous on the road. A dump truck or garbage truck is considered a commercial vehicle used for the transportation of bulk […]
Drivers safety is compromised due to the flexibility in drug testing to rehire drivers during COVID
As defined in a temporary extension issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, (FMSCA), fleets may waive pre-employment drug testing for those drivers who participated in a controlled substance testing program that meets the requirements of Code 49 (CFR) part 382. This extension, effective June 5 through September 30, extends the period under which […]
What is a commercial vehicle and who is responsible for an accident in Houston?
What is a commercial vehicle? A commercial vehicle is any type of vehicle that is used for the benefit of a company, business, corporation, or other similar corporate entity. The vehicle will generally be registered and insured under the name of the company, and not the name of an individual. A commercial vehicle could be […]
Trash Truck Accident Attorneys in Houston
The streets of Houston are full of garbage trucks, also called ‘Dump Trucks’. They are an excellent resource for our community because they get rid of our trash. But, with so many large garbage trucks on the streets, they pose a risk to other motorists and to pedestrians. Each year, around 100,000 motorists, pedestrians, and […]
How to win your truck accident case
Accidents with large trucks can be very damaging. If you have been involved in an accident with a commercial truck, the following questions can help you understand what to do and what rights you have. What qualifies as a commercial truck? A commercial truck is a large vehicle that is used to transport commercial goods […]
Trucking accidents in the winter
It is quite common to hear drivers say how they were involved in truck accidents during the winter. Accidents in the winter happen very frequently, sometimes even when the road seemed to have little traffic. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Association (NHTSA) statistics, truck accidents increase exponentially during the winter season. The […]