inexperienced truck drivers

Accidents Caused By Inexperienced Truck Drivers

Inexperienced truck drivers is one of the leading causes of trucking accidents in Texas. There’s a duty incumbent on every trucking company to properly screen and train their drivers. Drivers are responsible for 60 foot long tractor-trailers that weigh up to 80,000 pounds that are difficult to maneuver and require…

Phones Aren’t the Only Cause of Distracted Driving

Phones Aren’t the Only Cause of Distracted Driving

With new laws, increased penalties and enforcement, along with public service messages, Springer & Lyle believes the public is getting the message about the dangers of cell phone use and texting while driving. However, more reminders are needed about the dangers of distracted driving in general. These distractions involve eating,…

Involved in a Distracted Driving Accident? Seek Legal Assistance

Involved in a Distracted Driving Accident? Seek Legal Assistance

Distracted driving claimed 3,477 lives in 2015, and since then, approximately 9 people are killed by distracted driving every day and a 1,000 more are injured from it in the U.S. We lead busy lives, and sometimes the commute to work seems like the time to touch-up your makeup, deal…

Speed Kills

Speed limit signs are posted in efforts to encourage safe driving and prevent personal injury, death and property damage. Speed limits are determined based on traffic studies that include how many vehicles, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians are on or near the roadway at different times of the day. Drivers who…