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Off-Duty Time At A Yard For Oil-Field Equipment Is Not Excluded From The 14-Hour Calculation.
Off-duty time at a yard for oil-field equipment is counted toward the calculation of the 14-hour rule. Only waiting time at a natural gas or oil well site may be excluded from on-duty time.
Truck accidents are common on Texas's hectic
streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as
a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in Texas
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes
5,040
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes
438
Percentage of Total Vehicles
8.7
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck
9.4
Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003,
in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately
3.2 million people were injured.
Texas Verdicts and Settlements
Texas man awarded $200,000 by jury in work accident case
(12/30/1999)
Federal Employer's Liability Act - Barry R. Ledbetter sued his employer Union Pacific Railroad Company for alleged back injuries he suffered in two separate work-related accidents. The first accident occurred on October 9, 1993. The second occurred o
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When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.
If you have been a victim of a
truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can
help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation
for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.
Common causes of Truck Accidents:
DUI / DWI
Driver Fatigue
Truck Overturns
Backing
Vehicle Collisions
Transporting Equipment with Trailers
Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
Loads That Shift Weight
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Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003
In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck. Source: National Public Radio
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Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes
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