Aug 26, 2020 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Blog

Will electronic log books reduce the risk for trucking accidents?

Commercial vehicles get into serious collisions with passenger vehicles every day. Texas residents end up dying or suffering serious injuries after crashes with massive commercial trucks. Many different factors contribute to these collisions, including inclement weather, aggressive driving, speeding, intoxication and distraction. Another major factor is exhaustion. Commercial drivers may be at increased risk for exhaustion. They work long...

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Aug 26, 2020 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accidents

How do you prove negligence in a Texas car accident case?

If a drunk, drowsy or distracted driver were to get behind the wheel of a car and crash into you, you’d want to hold them accountable for any medical costs that you amassed. You can hold a motorist financially accountable for their negligence under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001 through 33.012. Individuals who’ve been hurt in a...

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Aug 26, 2020 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Motorcycle Accidents

What can keep motorcyclists safe on Waco roads?

Motorcyclists face certain risks just like any other motorists out on the road. Data published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests that motorcycle accidents may be particularly dangerous though. Their statistics show that 80% of all motorcycle accidents result in an individual getting hurt or dying. There are precautions that motorcyclists can take to keep themselves safe from...

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Aug 26, 2020 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accidents

Texas worker injured in 3-vehicle car accident

The scene of a multi-vehicle car accident is often chaotic and confusing to witnesses as well as first responders. In many cases, it can be difficult to see who or what caused the collision. In a recent car accident that left a man injured, it appears as if the fault lies on the shoulders of one or perhaps two motorists. When...

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Aug 26, 2020 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: < 1 minute | Truck Accidents

Companies can’t fire truckers for focusing on safety

The trucking industry can be dangerous, and drivers are employees. As such, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that truckers who are simply trying to work safely and without injury cannot be fired or retaliated against as a result. Some reasons that truckers may go against the company’s wishes, but with this legal protection, include: Filing a...

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Aug 26, 2020 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accidents

Panic disorders can arise from traumatic car accidents

One of the most common causes of serious injuries in the United States is being involved in a car accident. Car accidents can lead to a wide range of physical injuries, some of the most serious being spinal cord injuries and brain damage. However, what is often overlooked is the psychological damage that car accidents can cause. Panic disorders...

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Aug 26, 2020 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Car Accidents

6 key facts about deadly teen car accidents

Teenagers often feel incredibly excited when they finally get a license and they can drive. Parents, on the other hand, feel nervous. They know that inexperienced teen drivers face extra risks on the roads. They know how dangerous it is to get behind the wheel. That doesn’t mean they don’t want the teens to drive — they know how...

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Aug 26, 2020 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Blog

Are you a safe driver? Make sure you’re following this advice

When a negligent vehicle driver causes a fatal or injurious accident in Texas, who do you think is going to be financially responsible? The negligent driver, of course, but it’s probably not going to be the driver him- or herself who actually pays out the cash to injured parties. It will more likely be the driver’s insurance company that...

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Aug 26, 2020 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: < 1 minute | Child Injury

Former dentist makes court appearance in brain damage case

A former dentist who was charged with causing brain damage to a 4-year-old patient made an appearance in court to end the month of July. The incident dates back to January of 2016 and resulted in brain damage to the child that doctors said cannot be repaired. The former dentist made her first court appearance in the case at...

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Aug 26, 2020 | By Michael Zimmerman | Read Time: 2 minutes | Truck Accidents

Truckers must know their workers’ comp rights

It’s crucial for truckers, regardless of their level of experience or their driving records, to understand their workers’ comp rights. The problem is that trucking is an inherently dangerous industry. Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States, year in and year out. Truckers have to face those odds every single...

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