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.

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

How to Stay Safe During Your Summer Road Trip

Summer vacation time is here, and for many Americans, that means hitting the road.

By Bryan Pope

/ 20 Jun 2018

Should Teens Be Allowed to Drive Big Rigs Across State Lines?

A bill currently under review in the U.S. House of Representatives would allow truck drivers under age 21 to transport goods across state lines. Proponents say the measure would solve the industry’s driver shortage, but skeptics say it is irresponsible, and a better way to…

By Bryan Pope

/ 11 May 2018

Should Teens Be Allowed to Drive Big Rigs Across State Lines?

Highway Safety Plan Adopted to Reduce Increasing Road Fatalities in Texas

Highway fatalities in Texas continue to increase, prompting the Harlingen-San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization to adopt the Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan last month.

By Bryan Pope

/ 6 Mar 2018

Texas Initiates Program to Protect First Responders

In an effort to prevent collisions involving emergency vehicles, the Texas Department of Public Safety has initiated the “move over” campaign. Emergency vehicles include all law enforcement, first responders, and tow trucks. Texas Transportation Code 545.157, known as the “move over” law, aims to he

By Bryan Pope

/ 7 Feb 2018

Texas Initiates Program to Protect First Responders

New Report: Low Trucker Wages Lead to Long Hours and Increased Safety Risks

The wages truckers earn are too low, forcing them to work extended hours that sometimes exceed legal limits, according to a new report.

By Bryan Pope

/ 22 Jan 2018