A recent report ranks Texas as the 10th worst state to drive in, citing factors like traffic congestion, transportation costs, safety, road infrastructure, and weather. As the analysis shows, drivers in Texas face numerous challenges that can lead to frustrating and dangerous experiences on the road. At Ben Bronston and Associates, we understand that these conditions…
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. A recent incident in Southeast Houston involving an overturned 18-wheeler that burst into flames is a stark reminder of the dangers these massive vehicles can pose. The crash, which took place on Mykawa Road, resulted in at least one injury, according to reports from…
A tragic accident occurred in northeast Houston last Tuesday involving a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler. The crash happened on McCarty Street at Portwall Street, near the I-610 North Loop. A white tractor-trailer truck was making a left turn when a blue Ford F-150 collided with its rear. The F-150 caught fire, and despite efforts…
A familiar scene unfolded earlier this week as another big rig struck the Houston Avenue bridge over the Katy Freeway, blocking several lanes on I-10 during a busy Monday morning commute. There were no reports of injuries, but the incident underscores the repeated problem of trucks slamming into the Katy Freeway/Houston Avenue bridge from failing…
A truck carrying ethanol crashed earlier last week near the Hardy Toll Road exit, causing an inferno that killed the driver inside. The accident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. and witnesses have said speed may have been a factor. The wreck occurred on the feeder road lanes where firefighters were dispatched and had to use…
As American industries evolve, so do the laws regulating how they operate. When new variables come into play, the agencies responsible for regulating affected industries must enact new policies to account for these variables. The commercial trucking industry, though, appears to be backsliding when it comes to safety, and there doesn’t seem to be anything…
Commercial trucks are capable of doing far more damage to passenger vehicles than the truck driver can afford to compensate, which can be a difficult obstacle to overcome in truck accident cases. When holding a truck driver accountable for their actions, any compensation awarded will typically come out of the truck driver’s personal savings or…
Trucking accidents are often caused by a mechanical failure in the truck – a study done by the Department of Transportation found that nearly 30 percent of commercial truck accidents were caused by a failure in the truck’s brakes and tires. There are a number of regulations truck drivers are required to adhere to, but…
Navigating around 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles is so deeply rooted in our daily routine that we often forget the risk of being caught in a semi-truck’s blind spot. In fact, one of the most common causes of being involved in a trucking accident is unknowingly driving in its blind spot – the truck…
The Eagle Ford Shale oil boom has brought new jobs and money to the nearby South Texas communities. However the increased oil production has brought an increase in traffic issues to many of these small towns, including the constant presence of 18-wheeler, tanker trucks, and other big-rigs on the highways. Emergency officials in these towns…
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