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
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | July 18, 2023 | Truck Accidents
Your unfamiliarity with the roads and weather conditions in other areas of the country can increase your risk of being involved in a collision. As a result, an out-of-state car accident is a distinct possibility whenever you travel across state lines. Truck accidents, in particular, can have catastrophic consequences. Even the best-trained truck driver cannot… read more
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | June 5, 2023 | Truck Accidents
Trucking companies are instrumental in keeping the United States running smoothly. Every day, they are responsible for safely shipping millions of pounds of goods, waste, and other cargo throughout the entire country. These companies also generate billions of dollars in revenue and help other businesses and organizations do the same. Although there are numerous trucking… read more
Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
