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How Is an Accident with a Bucket Truck Different from Other Truck Accidents?
Truck AccidentsPeople may hear "truck accident" and picture a loaded 18-wheeler plowing into highway traffic, but some of the most serious—and most overlooked—accidents involve specialized trucks designed for specific kinds of work. For example, bucket trucks (also called boom trucks or cherry pickers) present unique hazards apart from those of other commercial vehicles. So how is...
Read MoreWhat is the “Mystery Car Defense” in Truck Accident Lawsuits?
Truck AccidentsThe job of a trucking company defense attorney is minimize the amount that trucking companies have to pay out after accidents. To accomplish this, these attorneys have developed many strategies over the years to shift blame from their clients to—well, anyone else. One tactic is to deflect fault is to suggest some vehicle not involved...
Read MoreHow Do I Receive My Compensation after Winning a Truck Accident Case?
Truck AccidentsThe goal of any lawsuit is to recover money for a victim's losses. Whether a case ends through a negotiated settlement or jury award, that money doesn't immediately go into your bank account. This leaves many asking: "How do I receive compensation after winning a truck accident case?" Answer: In the simplest scenario after a...
Read MoreWhere Does Texas Truck Accident Law Come From?
Truck AccidentsMost people are aware that they'll need to use the law to seek compensation from a truck driver that hurt them. However, "the law" is too broad a term for the various parts of it an accident victim would need to know and use in a truck accident case. When we talk to people about...
Read MoreWhat Do I Do after a Texas Oilfield Truck Accident?
Truck AccidentsFor the most part truckers in different industries follow the same rules of operation. However, depending on what those trucks are used for there may be some variations. For example, there are certain aspects of oilfield truck accidents that differ from typical 18-wheeler wrecks, and those differences can make a truck accident case against them...
Read MoreHow Do I Prove an Automaker Knew about the Defect That Caused My Accident?
Auto DefectsWhen an auto manufacturer is accused of knowingly ignoring a vehicle or part defect, they're obviously not going to raise their hand and say, "Yep, you got us. We lied about that defect." The burden then falls on anyone injured by one of those defects to prove the company knew about the problem but failed...
Read MoreWhat is Strict Liability in Product Liability Lawsuits?
Product LiabilityMost would likely agree that a company who makes a defective product that hurts or kills someone should pay for its mistake. That's what product liability lawsuits are for—using the law as an instrument to hold negligent manufacturers accountable. In fairness to defendants, courts don't recognize just any type of argument. Arguments they do accept...
Read MoreCan I Still File a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Texas if I Signed a Waiver?
Premises LiabilityWe've all been there: We're out with friends and want to do something, but before we can, there's someone behind a desk asking us to sign a liability waiver. Maybe it's at a concert, or the paintball field, or any number of potentially dangerous activities, but we don't give that piece of paper a second...
Read MoreHow Do Corporations Defend Themselves in Defective Vehicle Lawsuits?
Auto DefectsMost people know that if they're hurt in an accident caused by a defective vehicle, they can sue the vehicle's manufacturer. They should also be aware that the company is under no obligation to simply accept liability; instead, the company will almost certainly fight tooth and nail against any suggestion of fault. That may make...
Read MoreWhat Does an Attorney Have to Prove in a Vehicle Product Liability Case?
Auto DefectsMost people know that if they're injured by a product, they can sue the manufacturer. It's all well and good to know you have the right to file a lawsuit, but the goal of any lawsuit is to win. In order to win, your attorney must make your case in front of the jury. This...
Read MoreWhat Damages Can an Injured Victim Get in a Product Liability Lawsuit?
Product LiabilityIf someone is seriously hurt by a malfunctioning or defective product, they may choose to sue that product's manufacturer. If the victim's attorney successfully proves to a jury that the manufacturer is at fault, the jury may then award the victim damages related to the injury. But what specific kinds of damages might be awarded...
Read MoreWhat Are the Three Kinds of Defects in Product Liability Law?
Product LiabilityWhen a consumer product malfunctions and people are hurt or killed as a result, any subsequent lawsuits against the manufacturer are typically a matter of product liability law. When you hear of product liability law, it's really just a catch-all phrase for specific legal arguments that are classified together. In reality, there are three types...
Read MoreWhat Is the Open and Obvious Hazard Defense in Non-Subscriber Work Injury Cases?
Non-SubscriberOf all U.S. states, Texas is unique in that it allows employers not to participate in the state workers' compensation program. However, opting out of workers' comp opens those non-subscribers up to direct lawsuits from their injured workers. Naturally, companies that find themselves involved in such a lawsuit will make use of any available defenses....
Read MoreWho Could Be Liable for a Distracted Driving 18-Wheeler Accident?
Truck AccidentsOne of the biggest changes on the highway in this century is the rise in crashes caused by distracted driving, and the trucking industry is no exception. Unlike accidents involving a passenger car, when a commercial truck is involved in a distracted driving crash, it isn't necessarily just the driver's fault. So who may be...
Read MoreAre Manufacturer Recalls an Admission of Liability in Product Defect Cases?
Product LiabilityFrom a manufacturer's point of view, initiating a product recall shows responsibility and commitment to consumer safety. From the public's, however, it often just looks like a company trying to cover its rear after making and selling a defective or dangerous product—especially if that product hurt or killed someone. But is a manufacturer recall an...
Read MoreWhat Do I Do if I Think a Vehicle Defect Caused My Accident?
Auto DefectsMany accidents and injuries are caused by a vehicle malfunction or defect—bad brakes, blown tires, software failures, and any number of things can trigger a traffic disaster. Unfortunately, for most accident investigators, vehicle defects are an afterthought. It's not uncommon for people to lose track of the vehicles involved in a crash after all is...
Read MoreWhat is Different about Accidents with Cement Trucks?
Truck AccidentsCement trucks with concrete-mixer trailers can get in many of the same kinds of accidents as other commercial trucks do, but the nature of their business and cargo means their crashes are sometimes unusual compared to others. So how are cement truck accidents different? Answer: Many accidents involving cement trucks are unique due to their...
Read MoreWhere Do Trucking Insurance Requirements Come From?
Truck AccidentsPeople who look up information about 18-wheeler accidents may learn that commercial truck drivers must have at least a million dollars in liability insurance to drive through Texas. Some are surprised to learn that truckers need so much coverage, and in more than a few cases they wonder who made the rules about that. Where...
Read MoreCan I Still Sue if I Was Partially At Fault for a Texas Truck Accident?
Truck AccidentsIn the aftermath of a commercial truck accident, people often wonder about their legal options—particularly if they feel they were at least somewhat responsible for the incident. Can an injured Texas truck accident victim still sue if they were partly to blame for the crash? Answer: Yes, a Texas truck accident victim or their family...
Read MoreDo Trucking Companies Have to Maintain Records for Their Drivers?
Truck AccidentsMost people know that just about any workplace may involve some paperwork, but not every job is as demanding and potentially dangerous as commercial trucking. Making sure the people behind the wheel are up to the task is crucial, which is why it's so important for trucking companies to keep records showing their employees are...
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