Transportation

From highways to city streets, The Cochran Firm Texas Legal Examiner reports on accidents, safety initiatives, and transportation laws across Texas. We cover trucking, auto, and pedestrian cases and advocate for safer roads and responsible driving.

Are Texas Roads Safer with Self-Driving Semi-Trucks?

Autonomous trucks are now operating on Texas highways—and they’re raising questions about road safety, liability, and what this means for everyday drivers.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 16 Jun 2025

18 wheeler semi truck at night on highway with cars

Airline Accidents Highlight Safety, Legal Concerns for Passengers

Traveling by airplane remains the safest form of transportation, significantly safer than driving, but his year’s recent slate of airplane accidents has everyone on edge about flying.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 2 Jun 2025

New Study Highlights Factors Causing an Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities

A new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed that pedestrian traffic fatalities have increased by more than 80 percent over the past 15 years. Texas consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 27 Feb 2025

Are Tesla Robotaxis Coming to Texas?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the company’s new robotaxis in October 2024, detailing his plans to bring driverless ride-hailing services to Texas and California in 2025.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 29 Jan 2025

New Regulations Discussed for Driverless Cars in Texas

At a Texas Senate Transportation Committee meeting in September 2024, committee members made it clear they want to continue supporting the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 15 Jan 2025

Various dashboard technology in a vehicle

Pedestrian Deaths Surge in Texas

On August 5, a woman was hit by a Dallas police cruiser as she was attempting to cross a six-lane intersection with no crosswalk, at Elam Road and Cedarcliff Drive. She died the next day from injuries sustained during the incident. Two weeks later, Dallas…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 16 Oct 2024

Why Are Drunk Driving Deaths Up While DUIs Are Down?

Every day, lives are torn apart by drivers who get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In 2022 alone, drunk driving killed 1,162 people in Texas. Statistics show a troubling pattern — while drunk driving deaths are on the rise,…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 23 Aug 2024

Why Are Drunk Driving Deaths Up While DUIs Are Down?

How Technology Can Make Delivery Vans Safer

Millions of packages are shipped in the U.S. every day. FedEx alone moves 14.5 million packages daily, while UPS delivered 22.3 million daily in 2023. These shipments help consumers access everyday necessities and make life more convenient — you can get essentials delivered without leaving…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 7 Jun 2024

How Technology Can Make Delivery Vans Safer

Who Is Responsible in an Amazon Flex Crash?

Over 230 million Americans use Amazon, generating a staggering $1.4 billion in sales daily for the company. One of the retailer’s most alluring aspects is its efficiency. In some markets, a product only takes a few hours to arrive on your doorstep after you order…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 15 May 2024

Who Is Responsible in an Amazon Flex Crash?

Texas Roads Are Becoming Test Tracks For Autonomous Vehicles

In seven years, one in 10 cars on the road are expected to be driverless. Companies are testing these vehicles en masse around the country, and Texas has become one of the leading states for autonomous vehicles. The autonomous vehicle market is quickly growing, but…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 16 Nov 2023

Texas Roads Are Becoming Test Tracks For Autonomous Vehicles

New Texas Bills Aim To Create Safer Roads During Hazardous Weather

The Texas Legislature has passed two bills to make our roads safer statewide and reduce preventable tragedies. The bills were inspired by one of the most devastating crashes in Texas history. In 2021, a pileup involving 133 vehicles on Interstate 35W left six people dead…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 12 Oct 2023

New Texas Bills Aim To Create Safer Roads During Hazardous Weather

Texas Cities Top List of Most Car Accidents

In the car-dependent city of Dallas, there are bound to be car accidents. But did you know that Dallas has one of the highest rates of car accidents in a city per year? According to a new report issued by Forbes Advisory, Dallas, as well…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 31 Aug 2023

Texas Cities Top List of Most Car Accidents