There are several dangerous driving habits that can significantly increase the risk of accidents and harm to oneself and others on the road. Here are some of the most common and dangerous driving habits: Texting or using a mobile phone: Engaging in any form of distracted driving, especially texting or using a mobile phone, is […]

There are several manufacturers that produce 18-wheelers, also known as semi-trucks or tractor-trailers. Here are some well-known manufacturers that supply 18-wheelers for various fleets: 1) Daimler Trucks North America (Freightliner) 2) PACCAR (Kenworth and Peterbilt) 3) Volvo Group (Volvo and Mack) 4) Navistar International Corporation (International) 5) Hino Motors (part of the Toyota Group) 6) […]

The rankings of trucking companies is constantly in a flux due to several factor such as fleet changes, consolidation and acquisitions. The following list is directionally instructive about the biggest trucking companies in the United States: 1) UPS (United Parcel Service) 2) FedEx Freight 3) XPO Logistics 4) J.B. Hunt Transport Services 5) YRC Worldwide […]

Here are some common injuries associated with car accidents, along with their medical and common names.

1) Wear Your Seatbelt: Wearing a seatbelt is one of the most effective ways to stay safe while driving. It can reduce the risk of serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure you and all passengers wear seatbelts properly before starting the car. 2) Avoid Driving Under the Influence: Driving under the influence […]

Texas has some of the most dangerous roads in the United States. Exercise extreme caution if driving on one of these roads.

Preserving evidence after a car crash is important for determining liability and ensuring fair compensation for damages and injuries. Here are some steps you can take to preserve evidence after a car crash: 1. Stay at the scene: Do not leave the scene of the accident until it is appropriate to do so. Leaving the […]

obtained a $30 million verdict against FedEx in a case where one of the company’s freight trucks was involved in a head-on collision, killing an innocent motorist. The FedEx driver was speeding in the rain at night when he veered into oncoming traffic to avoid an obstacle in the road, killing Joseph Cargal. The driver […]

Crash reports are completed in vehicle crashes involving injury, death or over $1,000.00 in property damage. Crash reports provide a documentation of the facts of a crash and occasionally the opinions of the police officer filling out the report.

Tens of thousands of truckers haul loads across our highways and roads everyday with very little regulation and oversight and tragedy follows them. The Boston Globe’s outstanding investigative journalism team took a deep dive into a trucking company that “hired a ragtag crew of drivers — criminals and drug users among them, men who drove […]