2019

Roadway incidents involving 18-wheelers are some of the most devastating, often causing serious injuries, property damage, and fatalities. And unfortunately, these incidents are on the rise. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s latest Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts report…

This year, vaping titan Juul has been the focus of lawsuit after lawsuit. These cases come on the heels of an outbreak of vaping-related illnesses; as of November 5, 2019, the CDC had received reports of 2,051 cases of vaping…

Infrastructure and roadway experts are worried. America’s highways and roads are in a dangerous state of disrepair, urgently in need of improvements in order to meet demand and keep drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians safe. The American Society of Civil Engineers…

Most people understand that they can claim compensation for damages from a drunk driver who causes a collision with their vehicle. However, many victims don’t know their rights as a passenger injured in an accident — particularly if they are…

When two vehicles collide, determining liability can be difficult, but it is often more straightforward than in a single-vehicle collision. Single-vehicle accidents can occur for a variety of reasons, including alcohol use, drowsy driving, and driver errors. However, in some…

When rideshare driving apps first began appearing in cities, some road safety advocates were overjoyed. Apps like Lyft and Uber offered a reliable, convenient way to travel — particularly to and from heavily trafficked bar districts. The assumption was that…

In order to meet ever shorter delivery timeframes, Amazon has built a vast network of delivery drivers operating from their own vehicles. For consumers, that means next-day or same-day deliveries, but for those on the road, it may also spell…

Losing a loved one is a profoundly difficult experience under any circumstances, but when that death occurs due to another’s negligence, the loss and devastation can be overwhelming. Victims in these instances endure extreme emotional distress and grief, which may…

Cyclists are among some of the most vulnerable road users in Austin — or anywhere. With few physical barriers between riders and other vehicles on the road, cyclists are far more likely to be killed or injured in crashes than…

For years, the American Trucking Association (ATA) has been sounding an alarm: the trucking industry is desperately short on qualified drivers. In a report this year, the ATA indicated there was a shortage of roughly 60,800 drivers in 2018. That…

In the last six months, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched an ambitious project to improve traffic and ease congestion on Austin’s section of I-35. In late August, TxDOT approved $77 billion of funding for the Unified Transportation…

If you’ve ever seen a frustrated driver tailgating a bus, you may assume that public transit increases the risk of dangerous accidents in urban areas. Frequent stops, slow overall speeds, and pedestrians boarding and deboarding are all factors that would…