Drug use is a factor in many commercial truck accidents, both in Texas and the country at large. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that in one recent year, about 5.5 percent of truck drivers involved in all fatal commercial vehicle crashes nationwide tested positive for at least one illegal drug in their…
Determining fault in a Houston truck accident is essential for seeking the compensation you need and deserve. Whether you’re seeking compensation through an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit, working with an experienced Houston truck accident attorney who can help establish fault is vital to your case’s success. Types of Evidence That Establish Fault…
What Is Off-Tracking in a Large Truck? Large commercial trucks do not move the same way as smaller passenger vehicles. When they turn, their back wheels do not follow the exact path of the front wheels. This phenomenon is known as off-tracking, and it is a leading cause of truck accidents in Houston. If a…
Despite being used interchangeably, distracted driving and inattentive driving are two different things. Unfortunately, both can have deadly consequences since they involve losing focus on the road. If you are injured due to a distracted or inattentive driver, you might be entitled to compensation for your losses. At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland, & Briggs, we have…
Why Choose Our Experienced Houston Crane Accident Lawyers? Dozens of people are killed every year in crane-related accidents in the United States, hundreds more are injured. Crane collapses not only injure workers and construction crew, but also result in harm to bystanders. Many crane accidents and injuries are preventable with adequate safety measures. At Fibich,…
Commercial truck drivers have hard jobs. They’re on a deadline hauling a 10,000 to 80,000 pound, potential death machine on highways riddled with inconsiderate passenger cars. Because their jobs are so stressful and require long hours to do efficiently, a study in 2013 showed truck drivers have a high use of stimulants and other drugs to…
A truck accident in Sealy, Texas injured one person and killed another when a Texas Disposal Services truck collided with an Old Highway 90 bridge. According to law enforcement, the truck was in a raised position when it hit the overpass, causing debris to fall into traffic on Highway 36. A white sedan carrying a mother and…
Five men who are believed to be oil field workers were killed Thursday morning – January 15 th – in an accident involving a crude oil tanker truck. According to authorities, a van the men were traveling in slammed into the overturned truck and subsequently burst into flames. The accident took place just southwest of San Antonio…
Each year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) publishes a list of its most wanted transportation safety improvements. The list is designed to highlight serious issues Americans face as motorists and passengers – by land, sea, or air – and to suggest changes that will help reduce transportation accidents and save lives. The Most Wanted…
