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You just got rear ended…are you at fault?
It may seem fairly self-explanatory. You were driving along in your car, perhaps singing to some music. Then, out of nowhere, someone smashes into the back of your car. You... Continue Reading »Ways to stay safe on your motorcycle
There’s nothing quite like the freedom and fun of riding a motorcycle. But the main reason you feel so free, the fact that there is essentially nothing between you and the... Continue Reading »Three ways to handle a car accident all wrong
It’s an unmistakable sound: the squeal of brakes followed by the sickening thud of impact – a car accident. If you have been driving long enough, chances are you have... Continue Reading »
Category Archives: 18 Wheeler Accidents
Houston highways redesign could help reduce truck accidents
In response to a recent fiery, fatal truck accident in Houston where a gasoline tanker caught on fire and killed the driver, the Houston Chronicle has some suggestions on how to increase safety on city highways. The accident happened in …
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Truck driver at fault for chemical accident
Ansonia, CT had to deal with a road closing on March 6 after a car accident led to a chemical spill. Not only did the road have to be closed while the initial accident was cleaned up by HAZMAT teams, …
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Semi crushes family vehicle
A tragic accident occurred in Florida in the early morning hours of March 11, 2014. A family’s car crashed into the side of a semi-truck trailer. The front half of the car was crushed, killing three members of the family, …
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Questionable drivers may still drive commercial vehicles
Most people are more worried about getting into an accident with a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle than they would be about getting into an accident with another passenger vehicle, for obvious reasons. For those same reasons, most of …
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Ice causes Texas gridlocks, stops 18-Wheelers
Icy roads are not usually a common sight in Texas, but they have been this winter. Whole highways have been shut down even into March, causing gridlocks and trapping commuters in the cold, even overnight. Sometimes smaller vehicles have been …
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Accident prevention technology is on the way
A recent report from Volvo claims that technology will soon be available to help drivers, especially truckers, in many new ways. Trucking accidents in particular are often caused by fatigue. Many people may not realize it, but scientists have concluded …
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Analysis: How often 18-Wheeler trucks are involved in rear end crashes
Of about 400,000 crashes involving 18-wheeler trucks in the U.S, about 18 percent of them are due to rear-end crashes, according to statistics. The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said a variety of factors can …
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Truck accident lawyers in Houston provide a valuable service
On January 21, 2014, KHOU 11 News Houston reported on an accident that occurred on Beltway 8-North just before 8 a.m. on the previous day. A K9 Unit belonging to the Harris County sheriff’s office collided with a pickup truck …
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Virtually anyone can need an accident attorney in Houston
What is the first thing you do if you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident? If you’re like most people, you call the police. But what if the person who caused the accident happens to be the chief of police? …
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Truck accident lawyers in Houston have their work cut out for them
Houston is a big city with a lot of trucks, and that keeps truck accident lawyers in Houston very busy. Kirkendall Dwyer LLP handles all types of motor vehicle accident claims, many of which involve different types of trucks. Usually …
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