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An independent contractor is likely in the truck next to you on the road in Texas. There are many people who provide this service throughout the state and around the country. It means they are not direct employees of a trucking company. That is important to know because it can influence what happens if there is an accident and you have losses as a result of it. A Houston truck accident lawyer can assist with your claim. The Independent Contractor…

Accidents involving larger commercial trucks on the roadway often become incredibly complex Houston personal injury claims. As opposed to accidents involving only traditional vehicles, these incidents typically involve a range of other parties. This can include but is not limited to, the owner of the commercial truck, a company that leases the truck, trucking manufacturers or part manufacturers, mechanics, and more. These situations could give rise to shared fault situations, including vicarious liability. Understanding Vicarious Liability Vicarious liability, a term…

As the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon has become a household name synonymous with convenience and an impressive range of products delivered right to your doorstep. In recent years, the company has seen an exponential expansion in its delivery operations, scaling up to meet the ever-growing consumer demand. However, an unintended and chilling consequence has begun to emerge from this rapid growth: a significant increase in fatal traffic accidents involving Amazon delivery trucks. This unsettling trend has raised important questions…

Every aspect of commercial truck driving is strictly regulated at the federal and state levels, including how many hours a truck driver can operate during a workday and during an overall workweek. These hours of service are set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the US Department of Transportation, to help prevent fatigued driving on the roadways. When a driver exceeds these hours and causes a collision, there may be grounds for a Houston…

Underride accidents involve large commercial trucks and occur when smaller passenger vehicles collide with the rear or side of the truck and subsequently slide underneath the larger truck body in the gaps between the truck wheels. These incidents are often devastating, as they can lead to a complete shearing off of the upper parts of the smaller passenger vehicle. After such a crash, it is often ideal to retain the services of a Houston truck underride accident attorney, who can…