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Posted in Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on June 3, 2016

18-wheelers cause some of the most serious accidents on the road. Add hazardous liquids to the already dangerous trucks and an accident can turn fatal. Semi-trucks carrying hazardous materials is also called HAZMAT Trucking, and and if released these materials can pose dangers to the environment and the lives of those nearby. What is HAZMAT… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on May 25, 2016

If a semi-truck driver loses control of their large rig, it can cause the vehicle to jackknife, or fold into itself. In a jackknifing situation the trailer becomes out of sync and causes the truck to form a V or L shape, creating a dangerous situation for the driver and other people on the road…. read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on May 18, 2016

18-Wheeler accidents are much worse than accidents involving to cars. Semi trucks can weigh up to 10,000 pounds, making it unlikely for a normal car to stand a chance in an accident with one. These accidents can sometimes be catastrophic so it is important to understand who’s liable when these accidents occur and what you… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Safety, Drunk Driving Accident Victims, Motorcycle Accidents, Semi-Truck Accidents on May 10, 2016

Accidents involving semi trucks can be very traumatic. They weigh between 16,000 to 20,000 pounds, making their accidents much more dangerous than accidents involving cars. In fact, semi trucks are five times more likely to cause serious injury or even death than an accident involving two cars. If you’ve been injured in an accident involving… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Semi-Truck Accidents on May 2, 2016

Semi trucks can be the cause of some of the worst traffic accidents on the road. Each year, this industry creates severe health and safety risks, injury and even death. As the number of trucking accidents goes up, it is important to understand what most commonly causes these accidents. In better understanding the causes of… read more

Posted in Oil Refinery Law, Work Site Injury on April 25, 2016

What is respiratory protection? Respiratory protection comes in the form of a protective device that covers the nose and mouth or the entire face that protects people from inhaling hazardous gases. They may also have air-purifying elements that eliminate contaminates from the air or supply the wearer with clean air. When do employees need respiratory… read more

Posted in Helicopter Accidents on April 18, 2016

Helicopter rides can be fun and exciting and even luxurious at times. But helicopters can also be dangerous, and fatal accidents happen every year. Although helicopters have occasional accidents, you don’t have to let that stop you from riding in one. Helicopter accidents are usually preventable and knowing the most common causes of these accidents… read more

Posted in Driving Safety, Semi-Truck Accidents on April 12, 2016

Commercial semi-truck drivers are subject to a number of specific laws and regulations. Because semi-truck drivers must drive huge trucks that can cause serious accidents, some states enact extra laws for drivers to follow. In Texas there are several laws placed on commercial drivers in order to keep roads and highways safer. Not following these… read more

Posted in Semi-Truck Accidents on April 4, 2016

While driving on the city streets can be tough and dangerous, driving on the freeways and highways presents its own challenges. One major issue is the presence of commercial trucks that present dangers to smaller vehicles. While commercial drivers must pass more rigorous driving tests, other drivers still need to use extra caution when near… read more

Posted in Car Accidents, Distracted Driving, Driving Safety, Drunk Driving Accident Victims on March 22, 2016

Drunk driving is a very serious crime that can result in D.U.I., accidents and even death. If you have been injured or if someone your love has died as a result of a drunk driving accident, you have the right to seek damages for your losses. Under Texas law, drunk drivers can be criminally prosecuted…. read more