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5 Tips for Avoiding Trucking Accidents

For many, commercial truck driving is a popular profession. Many drivers enjoy the open road and visiting new places. However, commercial truck drivers are also required to travel long distances under tight deadlines. Despite knowledge of truck driving tips to avoid collisions, accidents are still a real risk. While every accident occurs under unique circumstances, remembering a handful of...

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What Makes Commercial Vehicle Accidents Different?

There were over 400,000 accidents involving large trucks in 2020. Over 100,000 of these accidents led to injury, and nearly 5,000 resulted in death. The danger of these large vehicles can’t be overstated.  But heightened danger aside, what else is different about a commercial vehicle accident compared to a typical car accident? The Zimmerman Law Firm P.C. regularly represents...

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Texas Truck Accident Statistics Overview

Did you know that the Lone Star State is home to the highest number of lane miles in the United States? Or that four of the top eight US cities with the most lane mileage per capita are in Texas? With its extensive network of highways and interstates, it’s no wonder that truck traffic is a common sight on...

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What Are Common Truck Accident Injuries in Texas?

Truck accidents are among the most devastating and catastrophic accidents on Texas roads, often resulting in severe injuries and even fatalities. There were over 500 fatal truck accidents in Texas just in 2020. Even when fatalities don’t happen, truck accident injuries have long-lasting effects on the victim’s life and can be emotionally and financially draining. If you or a...

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What Is the Average Payout That You Can Collect After a Commercial Vehicle Accident in Texas?

We rely on commercial vehicles to haul the goods we need to survive and to make our lives more enjoyable. But our reliance on these large trucks comes with a cost, because vehicles of this size are dangerous. When a semi-truck crashes, these accidents are often severe and even fatal to the occupants of other vehicles. Commercial vehicles are...

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What Is the Average Truck Accident Settlement in Texas?

There is no accurate average semi-truck accident settlement–at least one that is useful– because each case possesses a unique set of facts and variables. Many factors will influence a truck accident settlement amount, making it challenging to calculate an average. With that being said, many truck accidents can involve multiple defendants, severe injuries, and significant property damage, leading to...

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What Is the Statute of Limitations for Commercial Vehicle Accidents in Texas? 

Commercial vehicle accidents often result in severe injuries and fatalities. Despite your best efforts to drive safely, there may be no way to avoid an accident when you cross paths with a negligent commercial truck driver. Contact the qualified personal injury attorneys at Zimmerman Law Firm to discuss your legal options if you suffered injuries or lost a loved...

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Who pays my bills if a truck’s debris strikes my car injuring me?

Ask any Texas Department of Transportation worker and they’ll likely tell you about a variety of items that they’ve had to remove from the highway. If asked, a Department of Public Safety officer will likely tell you how many of them have caused motor vehicle accidents. If you’ve been injured by flying debris or by something that was left...

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Be on the watch for distracted commercial truck drivers

As someone who drives a passenger vehicle, you have to share the road with people in vehicles much larger and heavier than your own. But you also must carefully check for the presence of those riding bicycles or motorcycles — especially when merging or turning. It also means treating much larger commercial vehicles with respect and avoiding dangerous situations...

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Inexperienced truck drivers just as dangerous as distracted ones

There are a host of reasons why a truck driver might get into an accident in Waco, Texas. Some of those reasons include impairment, distraction, drowsiness, medication and faulty parts. Another reason is the inexperience of the driver. It’s possible for truck drivers to be inexperienced. Think about it; they have to earn their experience somehow. An inexperienced truck driver can...

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