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.

Traffic Deaths Increased During COVID-19 Due to Speed

At first glance, it seems as if one of the few silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic was less traffic on the roads. People working from home and less rush hour traffic made the commute for those still going to work a lot easier and…

By The Cochran Firm Texas

/ 25 Mar 2021

Traffic Deaths Increased During COVID-19 Due to Speed

Insurance Companies Capitalizing Due To COVID-19: Accident Victims Left with Bills

There’s no question that the coronavirus pandemic has affected every facet of our lives, from the way we work, travel, visit the doctor, pick something up at the grocery store and so much more. But something you may not think about until it’s too late…

By Bryan Pope

/ 13 Nov 2020

Insurance Companies Capitalizing Due To COVID-19: Accident Victims Left with Bills

When Is It Bad To Be On The Roads?

Drivers beware. Early fall can be fatal. If the results of a new study are any indication, what you thought was the most dangerous time of year on the road probably isn’t the most dangerous after all. The numbers may surprise you. September is the…

By Bryan Pope

/ 6 Oct 2020

Liability of Driverless Cars, Who Will Be Responsible?

A driverless car may sound like something from the future, but they’re here and rapidly growing in popularity.

By Bryan Pope

/ 7 Aug 2020

Liability of Driverless Cars, Who Will Be Responsible?

Less Traffic Doesn’t Always Mean Less Accidents

Frustrated at the speed of my internet at home. Excited to finally catch up on TV shows that I haven’t had time to watch yet. Worried about the financial, physical and emotional health of my family and employees (who are extended family). These are just…

By Bryan Pope

/ 17 Apr 2020

Less Traffic Doesn’t Always Mean Less Accidents

Can Autonomous Cars Prevent Workplace Accidents?

Transportation-related injuries are a leading cause of workplace deaths, but autonomous vehicles could change that, according to Kendra DePaul of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. According to DePaul, more than 4,800 workplace fatalities occurred nationwide in 2015, and increased to 5,200 in

By Bryan Pope

/ 20 Nov 2018

Can Autonomous Cars Prevent Workplace Accidents?

Trucking Firm Installs Safety Cameras That Focus on Positive Driver Behaviors

Ward Transport and Logistics Corporation, a trucking company with a fleet of 600 vehicles based in the mid-Atlantic states, decided to implement Netradyne’s Driveri platform for a 45-day pilot program in January 2018.

By Bryan Pope

/ 13 Nov 2018

The Rules of the Road: Too Many Drivers Have Forgotten the Basics

Like all states, Texas has certain laws that help maintain order on the state’s roads.

By Bryan Pope

/ 2 Nov 2018

Safety Advocates Say the Time to Act to Reduce Fatal Truck Crashes is Now

According to a Kansas City Star editorial, the NHTSA has ignored requests from the National Transportation Safety Board to take action to prevent trucks from rear-ending other vehicles.

By Bryan Pope

/ 19 Oct 2018

Should We Ban Red Light Cameras?

Red light cameras are illegal in 10 states, and Governor Greg Abbott has voiced the opinion that Texas should join them.

By Bryan Pope

/ 16 Oct 2018

NHTSA Urges Automakers to Fast-track Takata Airbag Recalls

The NHTSA released a statement earlier this month urging 19 automakers to speed up the recalls of potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.

By Bryan Pope

/ 22 Aug 2018

‘Tis the Season: Watch Out for Road Hazards Caused by Farm Equipment

During the summer, farm equipment is out on the roads throughout the U.S., potentially making traffic more hazardous for all drivers for a number of reasons: Size and Speed Agricultural vehicles can be much larger than regular vehicles on the roadway, and usually travel much…

By Bryan Pope

/ 31 Jul 2018

‘Tis the Season: Watch Out for Road Hazards Caused by Farm Equipment