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Posted in Helicopter Accidents on August 11, 2016

Just like anything flying in the sky, weather has a major impact on how a helicopter handles its flight. Bad weather conditions can jeopardize the safety of a helicopter, so it’s important for pilots to be aware of the conditions. A safe flight requires good weather conditions, but weather can change quickly, so it is… read more

Posted in Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on August 4, 2016

As summer temperatures continue to go up, the heat often creates problems for semi truck drivers. The summer can be a tough season for both the driver and the truck, so it is important to be aware of the problems heat creates and how to prevent it from causing accidents. How to beat the heat… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Semi-Truck Accidents on July 28, 2016

Half a million truck accidents happen in the U.S. each year, and one-in-eight fatal traffic accidents involve a semi truck. Unfortunately, semi truck accidents continue to happen every day. For those who have been involved in one, it is important to know the legal steps to take after the accident happens. What to do after… read more

Posted in Oil Refinery Law on July 21, 2016

Oil production in Texas has more than doubled since January 1999, when the state produced over 39 million barrels. As of August 2015, 106 million barrels were produced from over 176,000 oil wells across the state of Texas, marking the highest year oil production in the history of the United States. Texas continues to make… read more

Posted in Fracking, Oil Refinery Law, Work Site Injury on July 14, 2016

Offshore oil extraction is an extremely dangerous job. Workers are constantly exposed to hazardous conditions such as harsh weather, heavy machinery and flammable materials which often result in offshore accidents and lead to serious injuries for the workers involved. Understanding the dangers of offshore work, as well as the most common causes of oil rig… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on July 7, 2016

Driving safely around semi trucks can be a daunting task. These trucks are massive and can carry loads that weigh over 100,000 pounds at a time. Of accidents involving normal vehicles and semi trucks, over 72 percent of those accidents are caused by the normal vehicle. Understanding how to drive behind and around large trucks… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on June 29, 2016

Every commercial vehicle is required to meet certain standards to ensure a safer road for everyone. 18-wheelers can weigh up to 80,000 pounds with a fully loaded trailer, and pose a severe threat to all drivers on the road if maintenance is not done regularly. Unfortunately, sometimes safety standards are not kept up with, creating… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on June 23, 2016

Dangerous weather conditions are one of the most common causes of trucking accidents. Weather can affect the handling of the truck as well as the driver. Because of this, truck drivers are required by law to use extra caution while driving in dangerous weather. This article explains the weather conditions that can affect a semi… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on June 16, 2016

There are many different factors that can cause a semi-truck accident, and often times fault can be attributed to the truck driver. Although states enforce rules and regulations on all truck driving companies and drivers in hopes to decrease the amount of accidents, many slip through the cracks. When a truck driver doesn’t abide by… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on June 9, 2016

Driving on the road with large semi-trucks is a part of almost everyone’s daily commute. Staying out of their way and away from their blind spots will ensure you have the safest trip. Because semi-trucks are so large, they have several blind spots that you should be aware of. Know where the blind spots are… read more