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.

How Safe Is Your Uber Driver?

Uber is preparing stricter background check policies after a New York Times investigation revealed gaps that may have allowed drivers with violent criminal histories on the platform. Texas cases highlight ongoing concerns about rideshare safety and accountability.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 17 Mar 2026

A passenger using a smartphone with a rideshare app, tracking location and navigation while traveling in a car with a male rideshare driver.

Dallas Remains One of America’s Deadliest Cities for Driving

Dallas continues to report one of the highest fatal crash rates among large U.S. cities. Although Texas saw a slight decline in traffic deaths in 2024, speeding, DUI, and pedestrian fatalities remain serious concerns.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 25 Feb 2026

Paramedics and fire fighters race to help injured car accident victims.

Waymo Under Federal Investigation After Child Pedestrian Crash

A Waymo autonomous vehicle struck a child in California, prompting a new NHTSA investigation. As driverless cars expand into Texas, questions remain about AV safety, liability, and how state laws affect crash victims.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 20 Feb 2026

A young boy and girl with backpacks crossing a street with vehicles blurred in the distance.

Waymo Incidents Raise Safety Concerns About Texas Self-Driving Car Accidents

Waymo incidents have raised new concerns about autonomous vehicle safety and prompted changes to Texas AV laws. As driverless fleets expand, Texas drivers face complex questions about liability, oversight, and crash-related legal rights.

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 2 Feb 2026

Inside view of a self driving car on a road in traffic

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