NTSB Urges FMCSA to Tighten ELD Rules After Deadly Truck Crash
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by Tracey Fox & Walters
1M ago
Recent reports have uncovered serious problems with the trucking industry's current Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulations. And now, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been directed to take action. Investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that some trucking companies and drivers were exploiting gaps in ELD rules to avoid accurately recording ..read more
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Brake Safety Blitz Grounds Hundreds of CMVs in Single-Day Crackdown
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by Tracey Fox & Walters
2M ago
Brake Safety Day is an annual event organized by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Each year, it shines a spotlight on the importance of brake safety in commercial motor vehicles. In 2024, inspectors across 47 jurisdictions in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico conducted 4,898 commercial vehicle inspections in a single day. Their findings reveal ..read more
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Federal Regulators Decline Probe into Defective Truck Safety Equipment
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by Tracey Fox & Walters
3M ago
In a recent development criticized by safety advocates, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied a request to investigate defective rear guard equipment on trucks, including semi-trucks and tractor-trailers. The petition, filed in 2022 by crash victim advocates Jerry and Marianne Karth, Eric Hein, and Lois Durso-Hawkins, aimed to address the growing concerns over the effectiveness of these crucial safety features in preventing truck underride accidents, which often result in devastating injuries and fatalities. The petitioners contended that without regulatory act ..read more
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Driverless Semi-Trucks to Begin Freight Routes in Texas
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by Tracey Fox & Walters
5M ago
Self-driving trucks are poised to revolutionize the transportation industry. On a three-lane test track along the Monongahela River, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer recently demonstrated the capabilities of autonomous driving. As the truck navigated a curve, its sensors detected a trash can and a tire blocking two lanes. In less than a second, it signaled and smoothly moved into the unobstructed lane, avoiding the obstacles with ease. This impressive feat was achieved by a self-driving semi outfitted with 25 laser, radar, and camera sensors owned by Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation Inc. Aurora ..read more
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Texas Motorcycle Deaths Surge, Prompting Safety Campaign
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by Tracey Fox & Walters
6M ago
What is causing the increase in motorcycle fatalities? Motorcycle accident fatalities in Texas increased for the fifth consecutive year to a record high last year, prompting state officials to increase efforts this month as part of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The campaign aims to educate vehicle drivers about the dangers bikers in Texas face on the road. “May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month,” according to a recent announcement from the Texas Department of Transportation (Texas DOT). “Our Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles safety campaign strives to protect motorcyclists an ..read more
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Families Take Legal Action Against Houston Surgeon Accused Of Manipulating Liver Transplant Medical Records
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by Tracey Fox & Walters
6M ago
Houston medical malpractice lawyer explains cases involving two clients The families of three men who died while waiting for liver transplants are seeking a temporary restraining order against a Houston surgeon who reportedly manipulated medical records which resulted in the men not receiving life-saving transplants, according to KHOU 11 News. “The restraining order is to prevent Dr. Steve Bynon from deleting or destroying critical evidence that could help their clients show if their loved ones were improperly denied liver transplants,” KHOU 11 News reported. Two of the families are being rep ..read more
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The Impact of Distracted Driving on Truck Accidents
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by Tracey Fox & Walters
6M ago
Is inattention a problem among commercial truck drivers? Distracted driving is against the law for commercial truck drivers, and U.S. regulations often prohibit mobile phone use without hands-free devices, imposing penalties for distracted driving violations. However, driver distraction or inattention are increasingly cited as factors in commercial truck accidents. Distracted driving is engaging in any activity that takes your attention away from the road. Common trucker distractions include: Using mobile phones for calls, texting, or browsing. Eating or drinking. Adjusting controls for FM o ..read more
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Unlicensed Surgeries In Houston Harmed Dozens Of Women
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by Tracey Fox & Walters
7M ago
Attorney Lance Walters offers insight into the case An unlicensed surgical assistant in Houston performed dozens of surgical procedures that caused “physical and psychological harm,” according to court documents related to one of many legal cases involving the medical clinic performing the unlicensed medical procedures. "The doctor knows better," attorney Lance Walters of Tracey Fox & Walters said in an interview with ABC13 News about the ongoing legal case. "In my opinion, the owner of the clinic is just as culpable as the one doing the cutting." Unlicensed medical procedures performed o ..read more
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Seeking Compensation for a Brain Injury After a Truck Accident
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by Tracey Fox & Walters
7M ago
Crashes involving semi-trucks can have severe consequences. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most severe and life-altering consequences that can result from truck accidents in Texas and across the nation. These incidents often lead to TBIs due to the sheer force of impact when a commercial semi-truck collides with a smaller vehicle, subjecting passengers to sudden and violent jolts or blows to the head. The aftermath for victims and their families is profound, grappling with not only immediate medical challenges but also long-term care needs, lost income, and the ongoing adjustme ..read more
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Professor Carter Snead Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee
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by Tracey Fox & Walters
7M ago
O. Carter Snead, Of Counsel at Tracey Fox & Walters, recently testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C. during a hearing on “The Continued Assault on Reproductive Freedoms in a Post-Dobbs America.” Snead is a Charles E. Rice Professor of Law, Concurrent Professor of Political Science, and Director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at University of Notre Dame. He is one of the world’s leading experts on public bioethics – the governance of science, medicine, and technology in the name of ethical goods. Examining the fallout of the Dobbs decision The h ..read more
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