Truck Accidents

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | March 18, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Jackknife truck accidents are among the most catastrophic incidents on Houston’s highways, often leading to severe injuries and extensive property damage. Understanding the causes, legal implications, and avenues for compensation is crucial for victims navigating the aftermath of such traumatic events.   What Is a Jackknife Truck Accident?   A jackknife accident occurs when a truck’s trailer… read more

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | March 3, 2025 | Truck Accidents

You might have seen reports of jackknife crashes on the local Houston, TX, news or on social media, especially if the crash stops traffic on a major highway. However, not many people know how these accidents happen.  A jackknifed 18-wheeler can not only inconvenience commuters but also cause devastating and even deadly injuries to both… read more

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | February 26, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Driving on Texas highways means that you will, inevitably, be sharing the road with a variety of vehicles. Among these, trucks are arguably one of the most significant hazards to passenger vehicles. Getting into a truck accident can be far more consequential — and devastating — than an accident with another passenger vehicle.  To avoid… read more

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | November 1, 2024 | Truck Accidents

Deciding between settling your claim or taking your case to court is a significant choice. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident in Texas, you will need to know the benefits and drawbacks of each. The best option will depend on several factors and the specific circumstances. A Houston… read more

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 29, 2024 | Truck Accidents

If you live in a major metropolitan area like Houston, you might not be able to get to or from work each day without encountering and needing to share the road with a box truck at one point or another. These single vehicles with attached cargo areas are commonly used for small deliveries, especially in… read more

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | May 17, 2024 | Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks have large blind spots called “no zones.” Blind spots represent the areas around the vehicle the driver cannot see when using mirrors. Commercial truckers are aware of no zones, but they sometimes ignore them, placing other motorists at risk. These blind spots are responsible for a significant number of truck accidents each year…. read more

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | April 18, 2024 | Truck Accidents

Large commercial vehicles are difficult to control. Their size, weight, and high center of gravity increase stopping distance, require extra space to turn, and make it easier to lose control of the vehicle.  You may be familiar with risks like jackknifing, which happens when the trailer and cab start to move in different directions. When… read more

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 20, 2023 | Truck Accidents

Commercial truck drivers are essential to getting goods to market across the country. The large trucks they operate are critical to this mission but have considerable risks.  The National Safety Council reports that although large commercial trucks and tractor-trailers account for only five percent of all registered vehicles in the United States, they account for… read more

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | October 10, 2023 | Truck Accidents

Texas is a large state with large highways. Travel any one of these highways, and you are bound to see large commercial trucks traveling to and from large metropolitan areas like Dallas and Houston. You might assume that because there are so many trucks on the road, Texas has many truck accidents, but statistics may… read more

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | July 31, 2023 | Truck Accidents

Many states, including Texas, need truck drivers. Trucking is an important industry with a major shortage. Truck driving requires those entering the profession to be qualified. As more experienced drivers retire, the demand for more truckers continues to grow. The shortage of qualified truck drivers is a problem for everyone on the road. Truckers work… read more