Truck Accident

Is It Legal to Ride in the Bed of a Truck

Is It Legal to Ride in the Bed of a Truck

June 24, 2025

The idea of riding in the back of a pickup might seem like a classic Texas image, especially on rural roads or during a family outing. But is it legal to ride in the bed of a truck in Texas? That question matters not...

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Can an Hours-of-Service Violation Help My Fort Worth Truck Crash Claim?

March 5, 2025

Truck accidents caused by driver fatigue and hours of service (HOS) violations devastate lives across Fort Worth. These preventable crashes often result in catastrophic injuries and multiple liable parties, leaving victims wondering what their legal rights and options are to receive compensation. Table of...

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How Do Overloaded Commercial Trucks Cause Crashes on Fort Worth Highways?

February 12, 2025

Overloaded commercial trucks pose a deadly threat on Fort Worth highways. When these massive vehicles exceed legal weight limits, they create risks for everyone sharing the road. The combination of compromised braking systems, sluggish handling and sheer destructive force turns these overweight trucks into...

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What Is the Black Box in a Semi-Truck and How Does it Help After a Crash?

January 22, 2025

Semi-truck accidents devastate lives across Fort Worth every year, leaving victims with mounting medical bills, lost wages and often, a lengthy recovery. Today, commercial trucks contain a Heavy Electronic Data Recorder (HVEDR) or “black box.” This vital piece of technology could make or break...

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Can a Trucking Company Be Liable for a Texas 18-Wheeler Crash?

November 20, 2024

The aftermath of an accident with an 18-wheeler truck could be devastating. Victims may face severe injuries, emotional trauma and financial burdens. While the truck drivers may seem at fault, trucking companies frequently share responsibility for these destructive crashes. Below, Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn...

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Truck Backing-Up Crashes: How They Happen and Who May Be Liable

October 24, 2024

Trucking backing up accidents result in serious injuries or fatalities. These incidents happen when a semi-truck or delivery vehicle reverses and collides with another vehicle, pedestrians, cyclists or objects. If you or a loved one was injured or passed away after a backing-up truck...

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Can Dashcam Footage Be Used in a Texas Truck Accident Lawsuit?

October 8, 2024

Dashcams have become an increasingly popular tool for documenting the moments leading up to accidents, especially in the trucking industry. With the potential to capture high-quality, real-time footage, dashcams provide a level of evidence that can be instrumental in determining fault, supporting claims, and...

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What Drivers Need To Know About Underride Truck Crashes

April 25, 2024

Underride crashes happen when a passenger car crashes into the side or back of a commercial truck, such as a semi-truck, 18-wheeler or other big rig, or slides under it. Those who survive these horrific crashes often suffer catastrophic injuries, requiring significant medical care...

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How Logbook Fraud Could Impact Your Fort Worth Truck Crash Case

April 18, 2024

Truck drivers who cause an accident may try to cover up evidence of their negligence to avoid any trouble with their employers, the law or getting their licenses suspended. One vital piece of evidence truck drivers may try to alter is the paper logbook...

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CDL Fraud: The Threat That Is Causing More Big Rig Crashes

January 11, 2024

It is no secret that commercial driver licenses (CDLs) are difficult to obtain. The size and weight of these vehicles pose a significant threat to the safety of others if the drivers operating them are not properly trained. Despite the rigorous requirements for getting...

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Rental Truck Crashes – Who Could Be Liable?

November 20, 2023

We use rental trucks in Fort Worth for many things, such as for short-distance moves or hauling materials and equipment for home improvement projects. Regardless of why we sometimes use these vehicles, it is important to understand who could be liable for a rental...

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Why You Need a Spoliation Letter After a Fort Worth Big Rig Crash

November 8, 2023

One of the most important reasons why Fort Worth truck accident victims should seek legal help is that lawyers can take formal steps to preserve evidence. Truck crash cases are complex, so you are going to need detailed evidence to prove negligence occurred. If...

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How Modified Comparative Fault Affects a Texas Truck Crash Case

October 24, 2023

Many people assume fault for most motor vehicle crashes is cut and dry: there is one victim and one at-fault party. However, some cases are more complicated, particularly truck accident cases. There are even situations where a truck crash victim is partially to blame....

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Dump Truck Accidents in Fort Worth – Five Common Crash Risks You Need to Know

September 4, 2023

Dump trucks are often used for cargo that includes loads of sand, gravel or even construction debris. Unfortunately, these vehicles have unique crash risks that create a high risk of injury to pedestrians, bicyclists, construction workers and occupants of other vehicles. At Anderson &...

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Hazardous Materials in A Truck Crash – How to Handle

August 7, 2023

Did you know federal data shows there were more than 20,000 highway incidents involving hazardous chemicals in 2022 alone? Some of these incidents involved commercial hazardous materials (hazmat) trucks. While every commercial truck accident has the potential to cause catastrophic or fatal injuries, hazmat...

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