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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...

In Texas, disagreements arose recently over whether an old jail should be torn down or preserved. News reports indicated the property had negative value, in part because of its location and in part because of asbestos issues. County officials decided to table the decision temporarily until an executive session could be convened. It remains to...

Starting on January 1, 2015, employers had new reporting requirements for workplace injuries. Under the new rules, employers had to tell the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within 24 hours if a worker lost an eye, suffered an amputation, or was hospitalized due to a work injury. More than a year after the new...

A teenager in Texas was involved in an accident this April which witnesses have described as a "minor" crash. ABC News reports investigators and witnesses believe the young teen should have been able to walk away from the accident relatively unharmed because the collision was not a serious one. Unfortunately, the car the young woman...