Texas has unique laws that apply to commercial drivers. For example, CMV drivers can receive a DWI if their blood-alcohol contact is 0.04 percent or higher, while the legal limit for regular drivers is 0.08 percent. They must also complete specialized training to receive a commercial driver’s license.
According to Section 392.16 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, commercial motor vehicle drivers must wear seatbelts. Safety belts not only protect the driver in the event of an accident, but they also keep other road users safe by giving the trucker more control of the vehicle.
Commercial truck drivers are among the most experienced motorists on Texas roads. Although CMV crashes are uncommon, they often end with serious injuries or worse. If you suffer an injury due to a truck driver’s negligent or reckless actions, then your first call should be to an accident lawyer.
Few experiences can match the trauma of a truck accident. Sixty-seven percent of truck crash fatalities affect drivers and passengers in regular-sized vehicles, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For this reason, all commercial truck drivers in Texas must have insurance coverage for wrongful death.
Texas may not be the coldest state, but we certainly see our share of winter weather. Now that the holiday season is in full swing, many families are planning road trips up north. Fortunately, you can reduce your chances of getting in an accident by following a few winter driving tips.
Although negligent drivers can cause accidents at any time of the year, there are certain hazards that come and go with the seasons. In the fall, changing weather conditions, leaves and fewer daylight hours contribute to serious crashes – especially when drivers become complacent behind the wheel. Victims in these collisions often turn to a truck accident attorney to pursue compensation from the liable parties.
Truck accidents can be devastating. The sheer weight and size of a large truck can leave a trail of destruction that often claims innocent lives.
Cooper Law Firm
N. Eric Cooper
Mailing: P.O. Box 2222
Longview, TX 75606
Address: 501 N Third St,
Longview, TX 75601
Telephone: (903) 297-0037
Toll-Free: 1-855-297-HURT (4878)
Facsimile: (903) 236-0035
Hours: Open 24/7
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