Truck Accidents

Attorney Brian White | June 2, 2023 | Truck Accidents

Trucking accidents include crashes involving semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, big rigs, tractor-trailers, flatbeds, and other commercial vehicles. Truck accident claims are complicated personal injury cases involving some issues that you do not encounter in car accident claims. An experienced Houston truck accident lawyer can help you navigate the differences between trucking accidents and car accidents, including: Truck… read more

Attorney Brian White | March 29, 2023 | Truck Accidents

An 18-wheeler truck carries a tremendous amount of momentum as it speeds down the highway. If the driver is intoxicated, their truck becomes a missile. Since truck drivers carry commercial driver’s licenses, and since strict FMCSA regulations regulate the activities of truckers, you might assume that drivers must automatically submit to an FMCSA drug test… read more

Attorney Brian White | February 26, 2023 | Truck Accidents

When a semi truck is involved in a crash with a passenger car, there can be serious injuries and property damage due to the sheer size difference between the big rig and the personal vehicle.  The devastating outcome may result in injuries that leave the victim unable to care for themselves independently or require multiple… read more

Attorney Brian White | January 21, 2023 | Truck Accidents

The economy depends on trucks. These important vehicles carry over 72% of freight in the U.S., far more than rail, sea, and air conveyance. But trucks also create traffic jams and cause truck accidents, especially around major cities. Texas transportation officials must balance the need for freight transportation to and from the state’s ports and… read more

Attorney Brian White | January 20, 2023 | Truck Accidents

Ridesharing apps have changed the way we navigate the world, and Uber has been at the front of that revolution. Now the app giant is working on revolutionizing a new industry: freight hauling. Uber Freight allows independent drivers to connect with shippers to move cargo more quickly than ever before. But how much of an… read more

Attorney Brian White | November 15, 2022 | Truck Accidents

Aggressive driving and road rage are very real issues. Always a dangerous practice for other vehicles and people on Houston roads, the stakes of aggressive driving rise exponentially when it involves truck drivers at the helm of large and heavy vehicles. In one survey, 80% of polled drivers said they showed aggression, anger, or road… read more

Attorney Brian White | October 30, 2022 | Truck Accidents

In Texas, trucking companies are required by law to maintain proof of liability insurance for all of their vehicles. The amount of insurance depends on many factors, such as the type of truck, the cargo it is transporting, and whether the truck is transporting that cargo within Texas or over state lines.  If you are… read more

Attorney Brian White | October 11, 2022 | Truck Accidents

The truck or cab of a tractor-trailer controls the movements of the tailor it is pulling. When the truck accelerates, the trailer is pulled along. Through careful maneuvering, tractors and their trailers can navigate turns and curves. When the truck brakes, connections between the two ensure that the brakes on the trailer are also activated. … read more

Attorney Brian White | September 8, 2022 | Truck Accidents

The United States Postal Service (USPS) delivers millions of mail items every day. Much of that mail is delivered by the over 75,000 mail carriers employed by the USPS. Therefore, it is common to see mail USPS mail trucks navigating Houston roads each day. Just like other vehicles, USPS mail trucks are involved in traffic… read more

Attorney Brian White | August 24, 2022 | Truck Accidents

A commercial driver’s license (CDL) allows an individual to operate a commercial motor vehicle. Federal law gives the Secretary of Transportation the authority to set minimum uniform standards for issuing commercial driver’s licenses. At a minimum, the law requires a person to pass written and driving tests and complete driver training to obtain a CDL…. read more

Attorney Brian White | August 10, 2022 | Truck Accidents

There are several ways to define “commercial motor vehicle.”  Section 621.001 of the Texas Transportation Code states a commercial motor vehicle is : Section 548.001 of the Texas Transportation Code states a commercial motor vehicle is a self-propelled or towed vehicle. It does not include farm vehicles.  The vehicle can be one with a gross… read more

Attorney Brian White | June 13, 2022 | Truck Accidents

We’ve all felt a sense of apprehension at the sight of an overloaded semi barreling down the highway. Instinct sends a natural warning to give a heavily-loaded truck a safe distance. This reaction exists for a good reason: an overloaded truck poses a life-threatening danger.  Overloaded trucks can be deadly, and strict regulations exist that… read more

Attorney Brian White | June 10, 2022 | Truck Accidents

U-Haul is a popular rental company for trucks and trailers. Depending on availability, you could rent a 26-foot truck. Unfortunately, a person does not need a commercial truck license or special training to rent a U-Haul truck. Moving trucks can be difficult to handle, especially when they are fully loaded or hauling a car or… read more

Attorney Brian White | June 1, 2022 | Truck Accidents

It can be intimidating to see a large 18-wheeler fly by while traveling along Houston roadways. Speed limits are designated to protect everyone on the road and are set to be the maximum under the best weather and road conditions. When conditions are bad, the law stipulates that vehicles should travel at slower, safer speeds…. read more

Attorney Brian White | December 21, 2021 | Truck Accidents

Before the pandemic, the trucking industry seldom got the credit it deserved. Now, most Americans appreciate the value of semi-trucks and the role they play in our economy. Still, there’s a lot that the average person doesn’t know about the vehicles, the industry, and its drivers. This post will cover five facts about semi-trucks that… read more

Attorney Brian White | December 8, 2021 | Truck Accidents

In Texas, the left lane of a highway is typically reserved for passing. It is only acceptable to stay in the left lane in emergency situations. Texas law prohibits impeding the flow of traffic by driving too slowly in the left lane. This could have certain implications for truckers driving in Houston and other areas… read more

Attorney Brian White | November 30, 2021 | Truck Accidents

Truck drivers are required to maintain logbooks tracking their work and rest hours. The truck driver logbook should be an accurate record of all driving hours. However, some truck drivers falsify log books to conceal the number of hours they drive without taking breaks or rest periods. Federal Regulations for Truck Driver Hours “Hours of… read more

Attorney Brian White | November 19, 2021 | Truck Accidents

Many types of auto accidents take place on the roads each year. When a car accident involves individuals, the local police department is usually the primary point of contact for the final accident report. When there is a commercial truck accident, other officials may need to be involved.  Commercial trucking companies are required to be… read more