Truck Accident

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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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Who May Be Liable for a Fort Worth Construction Zone Truck Crash?

July 18, 2023

Truck accidents can happen anywhere, and construction zones are known to be high-risk areas for crashes. In fact, over 22,000 collisions occurred in Texas work zones, just in 2020. In this article, Anderson & Cummings look at some reasons why collisions with trucks are...

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Defensive Driving Tactics That May Help You Avoid a Big Rig Crash in Fort Worth

June 28, 2023

Sharing the road with semi-trucks, 18-wheelers and other commercial vehicles is intimidating for many drivers. While trucks may often travel the same routes you take, these defensive driving tactics can help you to avoid being in a big rig crash. At Anderson & Cummings,...

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Semi-Truck Jackknife Crashes in Texas – What Every Driver Needs to Know

June 20, 2023

Jackknife truck crashes happen in Texas far too often. This type of truck crash is less talked about, which is surprising since the injuries and other damages are often catastrophic. Most big rig jackknife accidents are caused by the negligence of one or more...

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How Bad Weather Increases the Risk of a Big Rig Crash

June 16, 2023

Bad weather can increase the risk of a crash for any size vehicle. However, for an 18-wheeler and other big-rig trucks, the danger is greater. You would think the size and weight of these vehicles make them more stable in rain, snow or windy...

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Why You Should Request the Black Box Data After a Truck Crash

May 26, 2023

By now, you have probably heard at least a little bit about the black box data recorders in vehicles and what they do. You may even know that black box recorders exist in most commercial vehicles today. However, if you were injured in a...

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Tow Truck Accidents in Fort Worth – Why Do They Happen?

March 7, 2023

Tow truck accidents can cause a lot of damage to vehicles and to others sharing the road. Who is responsible for these damages, which could include extensive medical costs, lost wages and other losses? Anderson & Cummings discusses more about tow truck crashes in...

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