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Safety investigators are calling on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to tighten its electronic logging device (ELD) standards after a devastating crash revealed how trucking companies manipulate hours-of-service (HOS) logs. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) included this recommendation in a report following a fatal crash in December 2022 on I-64 in Virginia,...

Brake Safety Day is an annual event during which enforcement officials across North America inspect the brake systems of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). During the most recent Brake Safety Day, inspectors in the U.S. conducted 3,859 Level I, IV, and V Inspections, which resulted in 448 CMVs being taken out of service due to brake-related violations. What brake...

San Antonio car accident lawyer offers safe driving tips Car accidents happen at an alarming rate in San Antonio and across Texas. That's why National Traffic Awareness Month, recognized in August nationwide, serves such a great purpose, especially in the Lone Star State. "National Traffic Awareness Month aims to shed light on the safety rules...

Federal regulators have recently turned down a request to investigate defective truck equipment designed to prevent serious and fatal truck accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) denied a petition filed in 2022 by parents who lost children in truck crashes. These parents sought an inquiry into fatal accidents where passenger cars collide with...

San Antonio commuters might be pleasantly surprised to find their daily travels becoming less stressful. Recent data from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) suggests a positive shift in the city's traffic, which could result in fewer car accidents. The 2023 Urban Mobility Report reveals a noteworthy 10% decrease in San Antonio's traffic congestion between...

We've heard all the hype about self-driving cars. But what about self-driving tractor-trailers? Recent developments show that these autonomous big rigs may soon become a reality on Texas roads, which could increase the likelihood of truck accidents that result in serious injuries. Aurora Innovation Inc. plans to begin hauling freight with 20 driverless trucks on...

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety coined the term "100 Deadliest Days," referring to the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During this period, over 30% of deaths from car accidents involving teen drivers occur. Nationally, an average of 2,390 deaths involving teen drivers occur each year across the United States, with 744 of...

A car accident can happen anywhere – but some roads are more dangerous than others. Now, there’s a way for drivers in San Antonio to quickly check accident information for roads in different areas of the county. An online tool gives drivers a quick look at local crash data A searchable map from the San...

In Texas alone, nearly 600 motorcycle riders lost their lives in crashes during 2023, which is a 7% increase from the previous year. Additionally, roughly another 2,400 motorcyclists suffered serious injuries in motorcycle accidents. Despite efforts to improve road safety, the number of motorcycle fatalities continues to rise throughout Texas. Intersection crashes, in particular, have...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. San Antonio officials stepped up efforts this month to educate drivers about the dangers of distracted driving, which has become one of the leading causes of car accidents nationwide, especially in Texas. "80 percent of vehicle crashes are caused by distracted driving," San Antonio Police Chief McManus said in...