Garland 18-Wheeler Crash on I-30: What a Truck Wreck Can Mean for Texas Drivers
A Garland 18-wheeler crash on Interstate 30 closed the highway before lanes reopened, according to NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. The outlet, citing Garland police, reported that the crash involved an 18-wheeler and resulted in injuries. Readers who want the original traffic details can review NBC 5’s coverage of the I-30 crash in Garland. For drivers […]
Back-to-School Traffic Dangers: Safety Tips to Reduce Risks of 18-Wheeler Accidents for Students
Key Takeaways: As summer fades and the school year kicks off, high school and college students across North Texas return to packed parking lots, early morning commutes, and busy highways. With this seasonal shift comes a significant uptick in road traffic—and unfortunately, an increased risk of serious accidents, particularly those involving 18-wheelers. The combination of […]
What To Do When the Worst-Case Scenario Happens: Navigating the Aftermath of Wrongful Death Claims in 18-Wheeler Accidents
What You Need to Know: When an 18-wheeler accident happens, it’s not just another crash on the road. These huge trucks carry a ton of weight, both literally and figuratively. The impact of such accidents can be massive, often leading to devastating consequences that ripple through lives and communities. In the midst of dealing with […]
Seeking Justice After an 18-Wheeler Accident: Your Guide to Holding Responsible Parties Accountable
Buckle up for a startling revelation – In 2022, TxDOT reported 26,164 crashes involving a truck-tractor or semi-trailer. What’s more alarming? Of these crashes, over 20% resulted in injury or suspected injury, and about 4% resulted in serious injury or death. Now, imagine the impact of being hit by one of these colossal vehicles. When […]
What Experts Need to Be Hired for an 18-Wheeler Case?
If you’ve read any of our past blogs about 18-wheeler accident cases, I’m sure you’re familiar with the fact that these cases are much more complex. If you haven’t read our other 18-wheeler blogs, you can check them out here. 18-wheelers are much larger than regular automobiles, so they can cause much more catastrophic injuries. […]
2021 Legislation Changed How Texans Can Recover from 18-Wheeler Accidents
Semi-Truck Injury Claims have changed after this new law 18-Wheeler Claims Have Changed House Bill 19 was signed on June 16th, 2021 and went into effect as Section 72.051-055 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code the following September. State Representative Jeff Leach authored the bill. Its stated purpose is to prevent excessive lawsuits […]
Unseen Scars: The Psychological Impact of 18-Wheel Crashes
The massive momentum involved in truck crashes often produces devastating physical injuries. However, that’s far from the only damage they cause. The terrifying nature of such overwhelming encounters leaves long-lasting emotional trauma. I’ve seen this psychological impact up close. Life Lessons My very first case as an intern involved two little girls who survived a […]
Are Dash Cams Worth the Money?
The Classic He-Said, She-Said Let’s reach into the bag of favorite insurance adjuster lines and pull one out – there we go! A classic! This is just a “he said/she said accident.” Ah yes, the good ol’ he said/she said. This is their go to when there are no “independent witnesses” stating who was at-fault, […]
Brain Injury and Your Future
Snellings Law PLLC Attorneys are Personal Injury Trial Attorneys What Does A Head Injury Mean For The Future? What is the most important organ in your body? Many would say the heart – it pumps your blood and keeps you alive! Some would say your brain – it is the essence of you! Some would […]
18-Wheeler Wrecks and Injuries
18-Wheeler Wrecks And Injuries Is it just me, or do you tend to grab the steering wheel a little tighter, sit up straighter, get a little nervous when you end up driving directly beside an 18-wheeler? I never like looking in my rearview mirror and seeing one of those behind me either – especially if […]