Holding Trucking Companies Accountable for Driver Fatigue Crashes in Houston When a fatigued truck driver causes a catastrophic collision on a Houston highway, the trucking company behind that driver may share legal responsibility. Texas law provides several legal theories that allow victims of 18-wheeler fatigue crashes to pursue compensation not just from the drowsy driver,…
A spoliation letter is a formal legal notice sent to a trucking company, its insurer, and other relevant parties demanding they preserve all evidence related to a commercial truck crash. In Houston truck accident cases involving 18-wheelers or other commercial vehicles, critical evidence such as electronic logging device (ELD) data, black box recordings, driver qualification…
If you live, work, or drive in Houston, you might travel along local roads like I-45 or Beltway 8 every day without realizing the sheer scale of our city’s truck accident problem. Sure, maybe you pass your share of traffic jams, but when you see the actual Texas commercial truck accident statistics for Houston, the…
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,…
