Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
Fifty-four Texas drivers are part of a lawsuit filed against Durwood Greene, the company hired by the Texas Department of Transportation to perform roadwork on the Gulf Freeway. One of the drivers, Heidi Hall, said the debris she encountered while traveling north on I-45 from…
Safety should be a priority for those operating commercial trucks and buses. This year’s Operation Safe Driver, a week long roadside inspection program, aims to put that priority into practice. The annual event, sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), is intended to reduce…
When it comes to construction site safety, there’s one tool above all others that can prevent injury and potentially save lives. It’s not a hardhat, a reflective vest or a pair of steel toe work boots (although the benefit of these simple items is immeasurable)—the…
Starting September 1, 2017, a law signed by Governor Greg Abbot will take effect that makes texting while behind the wheel of an automobile a misdemeanor that can be punished by a fine between $25 and $99 for first time offenders and up to $200…
Potentially adding insult to injury for thousands of those adversely affected by Hurricane Harvey, a recently passed bill by the Texas legislature—TAKING EFFECT THIS FRIDAY, September 1, 2017—will most likely limit the rights of homeowners in pursuing property damage claims with their insurance…
When an automobile collides with a commercial truck, the results can be devastating. Because of the size and weight of large trucks, they are capable of doing severe damage to other smaller vehicles on the road, especially passenger cars. But just because a truck is…
In most cases, both employee and employer want to avoid on the job injuries at all costs; yet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 4,836 workers died in fatal workplace injuries in 2015, more than 13 each day and the highest number in…
According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, private employers reported 48,000 fewer nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2015 as compared to 2014. The rate reflects a pattern of annual decline present for the last 13 years, except in 2012. Six of 19…
Congress, various safety groups, as well as the families of crash victims have been working for more than 20 years to get the U.S. Department of Transportation to act on a basic commercial driver’s license entry level training rule. Regulatory review has had the mandate on…
Texas is currently one of only 15 states that still require safety inspections for vehicles, but Senate Bill 1588 would have eliminated that process, saving drivers valuable time as well as $7 per vehicle per year. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Don Huffines (R-Dallas),…
