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A three-vehicle truck accident in Laredo recently killed four people. Authorities told NBC-8 the semi-truck driver rear-ended a pickup truck traveling northbound on Highway 359. The impact of that collision sent the truck into the opposing lane, where it was struck by another vehicle on the passenger side. The crash signals part of a greater...

Many drivers report feeling frustration while they are on the road. Too many motorists act on this anger and give in to these emotions by driving in unsafe and aggressive ways. When drivers do this, they can cause an accident and injure themselves or injure others. Victims who are seriously hurt by an aggressive driver, or...

Concerns about trucker drug use have long been a pressing issue within the industry. In 2013, for example, Reuters reported on troubling studies demonstrating a significant number of truckers were using marijuana, cocaine, alcohol, amphetamines, and other intoxicating substances. As many as 20 percent of truckers had admitted to marijuana use, according to Reuters, while...

If you are driving or walking and are sharing the road with a truck, you might assume that the truck has loaded its cargo safely and followed federal rules for securing the cargo. If the trucker failed to obey the regulations designed to keep motorists safe from crashes caused by cargo problems, you face a...

The bulk of all freight in America is transported from place to place by truck. There are, however, not enough qualified truck drivers to move everything that needs to be moved. Trucks.com reports that the trucking industry is facing an unprecedented crisis in staffing which could have a profound impact on the economy and consumer...

Drowsy truck driving is a serious problem nationwide. The issue made headlines recently when the driver of a Wal-Mart truck who had been awake for 24-hours caused a truck accident that seriously injured comedian Tracy Morgan. This accident is far from the only one in which a fatigued truck driver caused a devastating outcome to...

After a commercial truck accident in Laredo, accident victims or their family members may be able to pursue a claim for compensation. Knowing how to pursue such a case and understanding which options are best can be complicated. An experienced truck accident lawyer should be consulted for assistance during the post-accident process so you can...

Truck accidents are significantly more likely to cause injuries or fatalities among people who are not in the truck when the accident happens. Other motorists, including passengers and drivers, face a substantial risk due to the large size of the truck. Truck drivers have responsibilities to drive safely, obey regulations, and do everything possible to...

Back to school season has arrived in Laredo, which means there are likely to be lots more kids on the roads. With Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning us that children are one of the most likely demographic groups to be hurt or killed in pedestrian crashes, drivers and parents need to be aware...

Car accidents always have the potential to be serious, but car crashes involving buses can be especially deadly. If a bus strikes a car, the force or impact from such a large vehicle can have fatal consequences for those inside the car. Even when the bus is involved in a single vehicle accident, consequences for passengers...