Support Growing for Speed Limiting Devices on Trucks | Texas 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys

Texas truck accident lawyers support mneasures to install speed limiting devices in commercial trucks to help prevent Texas 18-wheeler accidents.

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Laredo Family Killed in 18-Wheeler Accident | Texas Truck Accident Lawyers

Texas family killed in tractor-trailer accident near Laredo identified as Manuel Arizola, Johana Sandoval, and their baby Romen Arizola. Investigations continue into the cause of the tractor-trailer crossing the line and striking the family's Toyota.

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Santo Truck Accident Possibly Linked to Driver Fatigue | Texas Truck Wreck Lawyer

A tractor-trailer accident in Santo earlier this week could possibly have been caused because one of the drivers fell asleep at the wheel.

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More Efforts against Trucker Distractions | Texas Trucking Lawyer

Texas 18 Wheeler Accident Attorneys have learned that the FMCSA may extend their ban on commercial driver distractions beyond texting to include CB radios and electronic dispatch systems. Be sure to watch for upcoming news on what they decide to ban for truckers.

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18 Wheeler Kills Frisco, Texas Mother and Children, Severely Injures Husband

The Greene Family was driving from Texas to Louisiana to spend the holiday with relatives when an 18-wheeler rear-ended their SUV on Interstate 20 in Kaufman County. The Texas Truck Accident accident occurred in the eastbound lanes of I-20 between Terrell and Canton. Lakeysha Greene, a 35-year-old Frisco mother and her two children Wesleigh, 5, and Wyndell II, who was a day away from turning 3 were killed. Her husband remains in the hospital with severe burns.

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New Exercise Treatment Program for Sleep Apnea is Affordable, Effective

New exercise program effective in treating sleep apnea, which is a significant cause of Texas Trucking Accidents and big rig accidents nationwide. Studies have shown persons, who were taught to perform throat exercises for 30 minutes, had their incidence of sleep apnea reduced by approximately 39%.

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FMCSA Set to Roll out System to Prevent Commercial Driver’s License Fraud

FMCSA is set to launch a new system to prevent Commercial Driver's License fraud. The current system has too many loopholes through which such unethical and rogue truck drivers are able get licenses. In fact, according to a 2002 report by the Inspector General, such rogue truck drivers have been involved in several serious fatal truck accidents around the country.

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FMCSA Looking at Technology to Prevent Rear Ender Truck Accidents

FMCSA Looking at Technology to Prevent Rear Ender Truck Accidents such as installation of warning lights on the back of a truck activated by rear facing radar that will detect when a vehicle is getting too close to the back of the truck and other configurations of lights, including lights under the rear under ride guard, as well as additional lighting on the sides of the trailer.

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FMCSA Considering Targeted Approach to Sleep Apnea/Driver Fatigue Issue

30% of truck drivers suffer from sleep apnea. This week, the chief of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration addressed the Sleep Apnea and Trucking Conference in Baltimore. Anne Ferro made it clear that tackling the problem of truck drivers and sleep apnea will involve in-depth research into sleep apnea, education, awareness, outreach and intervention.

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Truck Driver May Have Been Texting Just before Fatal Accident

The dangers of truckers texting or trucking distracted driving has been apparent to Texas truck accident lawyers for a while now. Now, texting while driving is being blamed for a fatal accident in Kentucky last month that killed 11 people, including the driver.

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Texas Woman Injured in 18-Wheeler Accident in Kendall County

A woman from Boerne in Kendall County had a miraculous escape after an 18-wheeler driver lost control of his truck, crashing it into the woman's pickup. The pickup was wedged underneath the big rig, and the woman was trapped in her vehicle. Rescue workers were able to extricate the woman from the mangled pickup using the Jaws of Life. According to police officers, the truck driver lost control of his truck, and the vehicle slid sideways, jumped the median and struck the woman's vehicle. Officers are blaming wet road conditions for the accident.

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Texas Truck Driver Has Miraculous Escape in Fiery Accident

A truck driver from Lewisville had a providential escape after his tractor-trailer was involved in an accident that left the rig in flames and completely charred. According to news reports, the accident occurred when a dump truck pulled out in front of the 18 wheeler. The rig collided with the dump truck, and the impact damaged the fuel tank. The 18-wheeler burst into flames, sending the truck spinning out of control, and into a concrete barrier. The trailer was left hanging over the side of the bridge. The truck had been hauling more than 40,000 pounds of frozen chicken.

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Fiery Big Rig Crash in Louisiana Leaves Four Dead

Four people were killed Friday as the result of a fiery crash on Interstate 10 involving three 18-wheelers and an SUV. The fatal semi truck accident happened just east of Louisiana Highway 77 interchange near the Grosse Tete exit. Grosse Tete is approximately 20 miles from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A Baton Rouge Police officer was among those killed. Our thoughts go out to the family, friends and fellow police officers of Russell Kiger, 37, who was off duty in a personal vehicle with his cousin, Jacob Kiger, 38. Both men died at the scene of Friday's Semi-truck crash. Officer Kiger was a 2-year veteran of the department and a former deputy with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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Truck Driver Killed in 18-Wheeler Accident in Houston

A fiery crash involving two 18-wheelers in Houston left one of the truck drivers dead. The accident occurred just after midnight yesterday on Interstate 10. One of the trucks involved in the accident belonged to Academy Sports and Outdoors. The driver told police investigators that the second 18-wheeler rear ended the truck, sending the Academy trailer flipping over. The second truck which was carrying a load of deodorant, then burst into flames. Motorists on the highway tried to help the second 18 wheeler driver get out of his burning truck, but were not successful. The Academy truck driver has also sustained injuries in the crash.

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Sweeney Man Seriously Injured in 18-wheeler-Pickup Truck Accident

The family and friends of a Sweeney man who was seriously injured in an 18-wheeler accident, are holding a benefit on Saturday morning to help his wife cope with mounting expenses. The man was driving his pickup truck to work when it collided with the truck. He suffered concussions and multiple fractures in his neck, legs, and back. The 54-year-old man had to be airlifted to the University Of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He's expected to be in a back brace and neck brace for at least three months.

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Semi Truck Cash in Grayson County, Texas

On Highway 75, an accident involving a semi truck and two additional vehicles occurred near the Texas Travel Plaza in Grayson County, Texas last week. Cars on the highway had slowed as the Northbound lane narrowed down to one lane. Unfortunately, while the cars did slow down, a tractor trailer truck did not and it slammed into one car and side-swiped another. Attorney Jonathan S. Harris is board-certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Together with his partners and their associates, Mr. Harris fights relentlessly for those affected by fatal trucking, motorcycle, and car accidents throughout Texas. To schedule a consultation, contact us online or e-mail us at info@smslegal.com.

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No Accident as Dallas Tanker Truck Driver Drives Wrong Way

It's hard to imagine what motorists on the Sam Rayburn Tollway in Dallas must have thought when they saw a tanker truck headed towards them in the opposite direction. Luckily, the truck driver did not hit any vehicles as he drove the wrong way. According to news reports, the tanker had struck a pickup truck. The driver then decided that he needed to inform a police officer about the accident. It's beyond odd that the driver could simply make a U-turn on a busy highway, and proceed to drive his massive rig in the opposite direction from dozens of vehicles on a busy Thursday afternoon. He has now been arrested on suspicion of DWI.

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18-wheeler Slides on Ice and Lands Atop Pickup Truck on Interstate 30

Icy road conditions are to blame for two Texas Motor Vehicle Accidents and one unfortunate death. Paul Smith, 36, of Haltom City died in an accident on Interstate 30 near Arlington, Texas. The wreck involved five cars, two 18-wheelers and two pickups, according to local police. When there is a traffic accident on an icy road, one factor contributing to the accident may be that a driver did not use reasonable caution given the road conditions. However, even given the icy road, the semitrailer truck driver, his employer, the owner of the freight, and others can potentially be liable for a fatal trucking accident. For more information about a Texas semitrailer truck accident lawsuit, please contact SMSH today at info@smslegal.com or by completing our confidential online contact form.

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Truckers Lobby for Safe Parking Areas for Drivers

The widow of Jason Rivenburg, Hope, addressed a press conference where she pushed for the passing of Jason's Law, which will encourage the Department of Transportation, to collaborate with state and local agencies to expand existing truck rest facilities and build new ones. The bill will provide for funds for building new truck stops and safe resting areas, improving existing truck stops, as well as enhancing access to these facilities so truckers can have a rest area that's close to them. The Houston truck accident lawyers at SMSH represent injured victims of tractor-trailer, 18 wheeler and semi truck accidents in Houston, Galveston, Brazoria and around the state of Texas.

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Central Texas Man Killed In ATV Collision With Tractor-Trailer Truck

Michael Don Mach, of West, Texas was pronounced dead at the scene of a Texas Trucking Accident last Friday near Prairie Hill in Limestone County. The truck driver, Glenda Zavala, 37, of Ft. Worth, Texas was not injured. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that Mr. Mach was driving his 4-wheeler ATV across Highway 84 when he collided with the saddle tank of a 2001 Mack tractor-trailer truck. The truck was pulling a belly-dump trailer loaded with asphalt. If you or someone you know has been injured or a death has occurred due to an ATV or other type of Texas Auto Accident, the experienced lawyers of SMSH are here to help you recover compensation. Contact your Texas Personal Injury Lawyer NOW by emailing us at info@smslegal.com.

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Brazoria Tractor-Trailer Accident Trial: Lawyers Wrangle over Blood Sample Protocols

Tractor-trailer driver Ronald Leblanc is on trial in the death of a Danbury man in the accident that occurred in 2008. In September that year, Leblanc was driving an 18-wheeler, allegedly under the influence of cocaine, when he crashed at the massive big into a pickup truck driven by Paul Delcambre. Delcambre died of his injuries. Were blood samples after a fatal truck accident in Angleton, Brazoria County, collected according to protocols? That is the crux of a trial currently on into the death of one person in the accident.

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New Employee Screening Website Promises Stronger Checks of Truck Drivers, Fewer Accidents

Truck accident lawyers will welcome the launch of a new website by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety and Administration that will help trucking companies in Texas, screen truck drivers before hiring them. Email SMSH Trucking Injury Lawyers NOW for information related to your trucking accident issues at info@smslegal.com.

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Two Teenagers Killed in Truck Accident in Brazoria County

Last week, a family in Angleton lost two children to a crash involving these massive vehicles. The accident occurred at Columbus, about 70 miles from Houston. The two teenagers were on their way to the San Antonio Livestock show where they were due to display a steer. A Peterbilt 18-wheeler crossed the center median, and crashed into the teen's Toyota and another car. The two as well as the person in the second car, a man from Hallettsville, were killed instantly.

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Arlington, Texas Tractor-Trailer Crash Kills Two, Critically Injures One

Natalie Aguilar, 18, of Garland, Texas and Oscar Zapata, 24, of Weatherford, Texas were killed Saturday afternoon in an auto crash with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 20 in Texas when their 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue hit the truck. We have experience handling many multi-million dollar trucking injury and tractor-trailer death cases in Texas. Contact SMSH at info@smslegal.com or complete the contact form on our web site for more information. We are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.

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Austin, Texas Cyclist run over by 18-wheeler

A female bicyclist was taken to the hospital Monday with critical injuries after being run over by an 18-wheeler in Northwest Austin, Texas. The truck clipped the cyclist's wheel and she fell underneath the truck and remained pinned underneath the 18-wheeler. She is alleged to have suffered severe injuries to her legs, and there are reports that at least one of her legs was amputated. If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed in an accident involving a large truck, please let us help you. We can be reached at info@smslegal.com or you can complete our contact form on-line.

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