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Truck tire blowouts have the potential to prove disastrous for the truck driver as well as everyone else in the vicinity of the truck. A truck tire blowout occurs when the structure of the truck tire fails causing rapid deflation of the tire. Blown-out truck tires can make loud cracking sounds similar to gunshots. Sadly, […]
Distracted driving has become a public crisis in recent years. According to the NHTSA, distracted driving kills more than 3,000 people each year. It is becoming that much more challenging for drivers to maintain a steady focus on the road when there are numerous high-tech distractions in vehicles. From smartphones to smart watches, tablets, radios, […]
18-wheelers and other large commercial motor vehicles have special brake systems which operate very differently than the brakes on cars and smaller trucks. These size and mass of 18 wheelers and other large commercial motor vehicles require these special brake systems so these large vehicles can safely stop. Unfortunately, the size and mass of these […]
Happy Summer! It’s the season of lemonade, poolside hangouts, and one of America’s favorite holidays – the 4th of July! Before you head out for a day of relaxed fun with family and friends, brush up on a few safety precautions you can take before the big day. After all, ending the evening in the […]
Many states, including Texas, have laws on the books that create a specific schedule for insurance providers to follow after insured parties make claims. Unfortunately, some insurance companies fail to act in accordance with this timeline for covered claims. Prompt Pay statues exist to ensure the insurance provider does not unfairly delay its investigation or […]
An accident with a flatbed truck has the potential to permanently change a person’s life. Flatbed trucks are either single-unit vehicles or tractor-trailers with an open, flat bed in the back. This bed is used to haul a variety of loads including heavy equipment, construction materials, and other loads. A flatbed truck with the bed […]
Life insurance companies are making it awfully easy to obtain a policy. Though most of these companies sincerely desire to help the family members of those who pass away, some are willing to extend a policy to simply make a profit. If you are interested in purchasing life insurance, you should be aware of the […]
Insurance providers have a duty of good faith and fair dealing to their policyholders. In plain English, this phrase means insurance companies have the duty to acknowledge customer claims in a prompt manner, to investigate the claim in a fair manner, and if money is owed on a claim, the insurance company must pay it […]
There are over 16 million cars in the United States operating with faulty airbags. Despite the largest automotive recall of 50 million airbags in the history of the industry, over a third of these airbags are still in widespread use. Another ten million are expected to be recalled in the first quarter of 2019. From […]
Being injured in an accident can be a frightening and potentially life-altering experience. If you find yourself in such a situation, you likely have questions about the process of pursuing a legal claim for your injuries, and how long the process takes. This article will walk you through the standard timeline of events and help […]