Category: Truck Accidents
Understanding the differences between interstate and intrastate trucking is crucial for several reasons, ranging from regulatory coverage and operational logistics to insurance requirements and driver licensing. Interstate trucking involves the transportation of goods across state lines or through multiple states, while intrastate trucking is confined to the movement of goods…
When the unimaginable happens and you find yourself involved in a truck accident, the consequences can be downright devastating. The aftermath often leaves you physically injured, emotionally scarred, and facing a mountain of medical bills. During this trying time, seeking the guidance and support of a skilled truck accident lawyer…
When a truck accident occurs, it can be a life-altering event. The aftermath is often filled with confusion, fear, and overwhelming challenges. At The Callahan Law Firm, we understand the complexities surrounding truck accidents and the immense toll they can take on individuals and families. In this article, we will…
As the largest state in the contiguous United States, Texas is no stranger to the many commercial trucks that travel its highways. Sadly, this also means that accidents involving these large vehicles are relatively common. If you or a loved one has been harmed – suffered a personal injury –…
The Takata airbag recall is a significant event in the automotive industry and its far-reaching implications for vehicle safety has captured global attention. In recent years, reports of airbag malfunctions and related injuries prompted investigations, ultimately exposing a critical flaw in Takata airbags. The defect involves the inflator, a component…
Data from the Department of Transportation reports that of all the counties across the state of Texas, Harris County has experienced the most commercial motor vehicle accidents for the past five years. As the end of 2022 approaches, experts believe it will maintain its title. What is a Commercial Motor…
A new bill has been passed in hopes of lowering the number of underride accidents that occur on American roads. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS-HLDI) reported that one in 10 roadway deaths is caused by or involves a truck or 18-wheeler. Truck accidents…
Despite advancements in truck safety, wheel separation truck accidents remain a leading cause of vehicle crashes. What causes these wheel separation accidents? Wheel separation truck accidents occur when the wheel of a truck unexpectedly detaches while in motion. To be clear, the wheel is the circular metal structure that attaches…
Government officials are working to better enforce federal regulations in hopes of reducing the number of unsafe trucks –and truck drivers—on the roads. A recent crackdown has shut down three unsafe Texas-based trucking companies in 2022 alone, and experts believe that more shutdowns are on the way. Adversity Transport Inc….
Houston has long been lauded as one of the country’s worst cities to drive in, in part due to the never-ending traffic. New data from the American Transportation Research Institute shows that part of the problem is that Houston is one of the most bottlenecked cities in the country, accounting…
