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A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and when that weight isn’t properly secured or exceeds legal limits, the risk of a serious truck accident increases dramatically. In one recent year, 5,837 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). When a truck driver, trucking company,...

Commercial truck accidents often happen because of trucking law violations—many of which are avoidable with proper safety practices. To shed light on these risks, Overdrive magazine recently published a list of last year’s worst trucking law violations, seeking to raise awareness about the importance of truck safety. “Like many truckers themselves, some state and local...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced an expansion of its Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP), a federal initiative aimed at reducing commercial truck accidents, as reported by FreightWaves. This program, originally launched in May 2020, plays a critical role in identifying whether certain truck accidents could have been prevented, providing valuable insights...

We’re proud to share that Coby Wooten has once again been honored as a Top Attorney in Personal Injury – Plaintiff by Fort Worth Magazine. This latest recognition marks another milestone in his decades-long career dedicated to advocating for accident victims and their families in Fort Worth and throughout Texas. Recognized for excellence in Personal...

Fatigued driving is a serious risk on Dallas-Fort Worth highways, especially among overworked truck drivers. As a major transportation hub, Texas sees frequent truck accidents linked to drowsiness. New detection technology seeks to tackle this issue, offering hope for safer roads and fewer fatigue-related crashes. The Growing Concern Over Fatigued Driving Fatigued driving is a...

To improve road safety, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has introduced a new rule targeting commercial truck drivers with drug violations. Under this updated regulation, drivers who fail drug tests or violate drug-related regulations now face losing their commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). The goal is clear: reduce the number of devastating truck accidents...

Large commercial trucks and buses are some of the largest vehicles on Texas roads, so the results can be devasting when they're involved in accidents with smaller passenger vehicles or pedestrians. Truck accidents can be so severe they can leave drivers and passengers seriously injured or with life-threatening conditions. Recently, calls for stricter regulations surrounding...

Texas drivers regularly share the road with massive tractor-trailers, oil tankers, delivery trucks, and other large commercial vehicles. If you've ever felt uneasy driving near these big rigs, your concerns are well-founded. A recent nationwide inspection event revealed that nearly 12 percent of commercial trucks had defective brakes serious enough to require their immediate removal...

North Texas drivers know the frustration of crawling through rush hour traffic all too well. With a population of eight million, the region's roads often turn into parking lots during peak hours. However, a recent study by Inrix offers a silver lining: North Texas ranks 17th in the U.S. for traffic congestion, behind major metropolitan...