# Truck Accidents Blog Archives - Page 2 | Attorney Brian White ## [Dangers of Overloaded Trucks](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/dangers-of-overloaded-trucks/) Posted on: June 13, 2022. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/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... ## [5 Things You Didn’t Know About Semi-Trucks](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-semi-trucks/) Posted on: December 21, 2021. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/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... ## [Why Do Truck Drivers Falsify Log Books?](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/why-do-truck-drivers-falsify-log-books/) Posted on: November 30, 2021. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/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... ## [Blind Spot 18-Wheeler Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/blind-spot-18-wheeler-truck-accidents/) Posted on: June 22, 2021. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Commercial truck drivers must meet many qualifications for a commercial driver’s license in Texas. Candidates must pass drug and alcohol tests, meet medical standards, and pass a written and road test. But driving a semi-truck and trailer combination is difficult.... ## [Trucking Regulations 2021: Everything You Need to Know](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/trucking-regulations-2021-everything-you-need-to-know/) Posted on: June 10, 2021. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) The U.S. government regulates interstate trucking companies. These regulations keep highways and roads safe for trucks and motorists. The COVID-19 pandemic created a unique situation for the trucking industry. Lockdowns meant that auto traffic was drastically reduced. But lockdowns also... ## [Big Rig Accidents and Driver Training](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/big-rig-accidents-and-driver-training/) Posted on: June 7, 2021. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Commercial truck accidents cause thousands of catastrophic injuries and deaths each year. Texas consistently has the highest number of large truck accident fatalities in the country. In 2018, 658 large trucks were involved in accidents in Texas, with 664 deaths.... ## [Interstate Trucking Carriers’ Safety Representative Dishonestly Denying Liability](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/interstate-trucking-carriers-safety-representative-dishonestly-denying-liability/) Posted on: September 14, 2020. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) This is a deposition of the Safety Director and Corporate Representative of an Interstate Carrier subject to DOT regulations.  This individual is responsible for conducting an honest investigation into the cause of collisions involving company vehicles in order to prevent... ## [18-Wheeler Crashes and Pins Woman Inside Car Against Wall on Highway 99](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/18-wheeler-crashes-and-pins-woman-inside-car-against-wall-on-highway-99/) Posted on: August 19, 2020. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Around 7:15 in the morning on August 6, 2020, emergency responders had to cut a woman free from a wrecked car. The truck accident happened on Highway 99 at West Road.  An 18-wheeler hit another vehicle and pinned the car... ## [Man Driving U-Haul Dies in Crash After Speeding Away From Hit and Run in SW Houston](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/man-driving-u-haul-dies-in-crash-after-speeding-away-from-hit-and-run-in-sw-houston/) Posted on: July 27, 2020. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Houston police said that a man who was fleeing from a hit-and-run crash died when he caused another crash. According to the police, the driver of a U-Haul truck collided with another truck in the 7100 block of Bissonnet Street... ## [What to Do After a Squeeze or Wide-Turn Truck Accident](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/what-to-do-after-a-squeeze-or-wide-turn-truck-accident/) Posted on: November 1, 2018. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Truck drivers who manage large tractor-trailers need to constantly keep the size of these vehicles in mind when executing turns. Any driver who has driven behind a tractor-trailer has probably noticed signs warning of “wide right turns.” Large trucks need... ## [How to Determine Fault After a Truck Accident](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/how-to-determine-fault-after-a-truck-accident/) Posted on: October 17, 2018. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) In 2016, the number of crashes involving large trucks increased to 475,000 according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Victims of these accidents have a right to compensation, but they must first prove that the fault for the incident... ## [Hit by a Drunk Truck Driver? Here’s What You Need to Know](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/hit-by-a-drunk-truck-driver-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) Posted on: October 17, 2018. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 29 people died every day in the U.S. from alcohol-related vehicle crashes in 2016, meaning one fatality almost every 50 minutes. Drunk driving accidents can result in unfortunate injuries, no matter who... ## [What to Do After a Truck Rear-Ends Your Vehicle](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/what-to-do-after-a-truck-rear-ends-your-vehicle/) Posted on: October 17, 2018. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Rear-end accidents are some of the most common accidents. The Insurance Information Institute calculates that in a recent year, 2 million rear-end collisions occurred out of the 4.4 million crashes with another moving vehicle. With such high statistics making up... ## [What to Do After a Rollover Truck Accident](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/what-to-do-after-a-rollover-truck-accident/) Posted on: October 17, 2018. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) All truck accidents are dangerous for the truck driver and other vehicle drivers involved, but rollovers can cause some of the most extensive damage. While these accidents can be devastating, taking the appropriate steps in the aftermath can help improve... ## [Common Types of Truck Accidents in Houston](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/common-types-of-truck-accidents-in-houston/) Posted on: October 17, 2018. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Truck accidents occur for many different reasons. Some trucking companies neglect to maintain their vehicles and avoid proper government safety regulations. Drivers also can be responsible if they do not adhere to proper safety laws while driving or if they... ## [Handling a Jackknife Truck Accident: Everything You Need to Know](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/handling-a-jackknife-truck-accident-everything-you-need-to-know/) Posted on: October 17, 2018. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Truck drivers are all aware of the dangers of jackknifing and the likelihood of them occurring. However, this doesn't mean that they know or understand what to do in the event of an accident. Proper knowledge and training for this... ## [Shark Trucking Co. Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/shark-trucking-co-accidents/) Posted on: August 8, 2018. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Shark Trucking is a commercial trucking company based in Houston that provides services for port and local transport. It also has several trucks capable of handling oversize materials that require both length and weight accommodations. With transportation available for port... ## [Hot Shot Trucking Co. Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/hot-shot-trucking-co-accidents/) Posted on: August 8, 2018. Category: [Truck Accidents](https://attorneybrianwhite.com/blog/category/truck-accidents/) Hot Shot Trucking is a nationwide shipping company that handles deliveries all over the United States. It specializes in expedited deliveries, making deliveries in a short span of time, no matter how far the drive. 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