Truck Accidents
What is the Most Common Type of Lift Truck Accident in 2023?
A “lift truck” refers to a forklift or similar vehicle. Almost 100 people are injured in lift truck accidents on a daily basis. One out of every ten forklifts will cause a workplace accident in any given year. Even more shocking is that someone is killed just in the US every four days in a […]
Truck Accidents
What Happens if a Mail Truck Gets into an Accident?
Many people seem to believe that mail truck drivers do not have to follow the same traffic regulations as the rest of us. This is simply not true. Even though mail truck drivers work for the federal government, they are not impervious to the law. If you have been involved in an accident with a […]
Truck Accidents
What is a Semi-Truck’s “Black Box”? Explained
Did you know that a semi-truck has a computerized system that records data in the event that the vehicle is ever in an accident? It is called the semi-truck’s “black box.” Few people are aware of it, and trucking companies don’t want you to know about it since the data could reveal a truck driver’s […]
Truck Accidents
How Long Are Tractor Trailers? 10 Facts about 18-Wheelers
18-wheelers, or tractor-trailers, can be an intimidating presence on the road. Due to their sheer size, an accident with an 18-wheeler can be fatal. In 2020, Texas experienced 413 fatal crashes involving tractor-trailer trucks. The majority of these fatal crashes took place in rural areas. If you have been the victim of or lost a […]
Truck Accidents Archives
Jackknife Truck Accident: All You Need to Know
Accidents happen, and with tens of thousands of pounds in metal thrown into the equation, those accidents can get ugly fast. One of the most common truck accidents, jackknifing, occurs when half the vehicle (whether trailer or cab) skids and folds in on itself. Because of the violent brute force behind them and the folded-knife […]
Wrongful Death
What is the Difference Between Wrongful Death and Negligence?
The death of a loved one is devastating. Your future plans are instantly thrown out the window. The holidays will never be the same. But how does it feel knowing that someone bears the fault for your loved one’s passing? If you have lost a family member due to wrongful death, the attorneys at TK […]
Wrongful Death
What Damages Can You Claim In a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas?
Our sense of fairness is deeply felt when a loved one is taken from us too soon, and especially when that loss is the result of someone else’s carelessness. “Wrongful death” lawsuits involve such situations – situations that involve unjust deaths that result from another party’s negligence. The legal system in Austin, Texas can right […]
Car Accidents
Be Aware of Texas Car Seat Laws 2023 (updated)
Summer is almost here, and that means road trip season. While getting out on the road with your family is a great way to see the country and reconnect with friends and loved ones, you want to make sure to keep your kids safe in the process – and to be in compliance with Texas’s […]
Personal Injury
What is The Statute of Limitations in Texas For Personal Injury?
If you have been injured by someone else’s negligence in the State of Texas, such as in a car accident, the road toward recovery is likely to be both long and challenging. Regaining your physical health and well-being is difficult enough – but it is that much more so in the face of mounting medical […]
Car Accident Information, Car Accidents
Driving Without Insurance in Texas
It is an unfortunate fact of life, but accidents happen. Every day in Texas, people behind the wheel find themselves in a collision with other drivers and sadly suffer injury to their bodies and their vehicles. However, the greatest loss in a fender bender tends to occur when one or both parties is uninsured. Car […]