Tires are perhaps the most important part of a larger commercial truck, particularly when it comes to the day-to-day activities of the vehicle. Unfortunately, these truck tires can lead to significant injuries in many ways. In some cases, tires can fly off of the truck and cause accidents on their own. In other cases, bad tires can lead to the entire truck colliding with other vehicles on the roadway. Here, we want to discuss how often semi-truck tires need to…
The truth is that many drivers tend to disregard the safety of motorcyclists. Maybe this is not intentional, but it happens. All vehicle drivers need to take steps to maintain safety for everyone around them, including motorcyclists. Here, we want to discuss 10 tips for safely sharing the road with motorcyclists in Texas. 1. Watch Blind Spots Every vehicle on the roadway has a blind spot, and this can be dangerous for motorcyclists. Drivers and vehicles should always check their…
If you have ever seen a motorcyclist traveling down the center dotted line between two lanes of traffic heading in the same direction, then you have seen lane splitting. This practice is legal in certain states across the country, and studies have even shown that there are benefits to lane splitting for motorcyclists. However, we need to look at what Texas law says about lane splitting, and all motorcyclists need to take the steps necessary to remain legal on state…
Every state across the country has laws regarding the use of motorcycle helmets. In some places, motorcycle helmets are required for every rider, regardless of age. However, that is not the case in Texas. In this state, only those under the age of 21 are required to wear a motorcycle helmet at all times. What the Law Says When we look at information directly from the Texas Department of Transportation, we can see that even though there is no universal…
Vehicle accidents are not uncommon in Texas, as just about any driver here can attest. However, when an accident occurs, the at-fault driver is responsible for paying compensation to others involved. But what happens if you are struck by an uninsured driver in Texas? Here, we want to discuss the process of recovering compensation after an uninsured vehicle accident in the Lone Star state. Likelihood of Getting Struck by an Uninsured Driver in Texas Data provided by the Insurance information…
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