Commercial truck accidents are still a major problem on U.S. roads. Despite a projected decrease in the number of automobile-related fatalities in 2019, truck accident fatalities are expected to be up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates a 1% increase in 2019. Though projections for 2020 are not out yet, some experts fear even poorer statistics. Lockdowns due to COVID-19 reduced traffic all over the country, and yet traffic fatalities have risen.…

According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT), over 2 million people sustain injuries in car crashes each year in the United States.  Additionally, over 37,000 people die in crashes each year.  If you sustain injuries in a car accident, there are several steps you should take. They include: Put the safety of yourself and others first; Contact authorities; Gather information; Contact your insurance company; Document your medical care; Document your property loss;…

Halloween in North Texas can be one of the most fun holidays of the year. Candy, costumes and the spooky thrills of the season delight kids and adults alike. However, 2020 has brought quite a few challenges when it comes to Halloween fun. Here at David K. Wilson & Associates, Attorneys at Law we want you to be safe this Halloween. So, we have collected a list of Halloween hazards that you and your kids…

An airplane accident can result in devastating personal injury for those who survive this ordeal. But after the chaos is over and the publicity has died down, there are still victims who must obtain compensation for their life-altering injuries. What process will help the injured prove that a carrier’s negligence led to the incident? How can they prove the carrier is liable for their injuries? How To Prove An Air Carrier Is At Fault For…

For years, experts have anticipated that self-driving vehicles would be coming to our roads soon. However, this new technology has hit several roadblocks in the past few years. These incidents have brought the safety of self-driving cars into question. So, why are companies bringing a new wave of autonomous trucks to test in Texas? Our truck accident lawyer from Sherman, Texas takes a closer look at recent developments and how they could affect you. More…

The average passenger vehicle weighs around 3,000 pounds. However, the average fully-loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. This is why a collision between these vehicles often results in severe injuries and fatalities. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration claims that 5,000 people lost their lives to truck accidents in 2017. Tens of thousands more people also suffered injuries in these crashes. But what are the most common causes of truck accidents? Our…

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident in our country. In fact, there are an estimated 1.7 million rear-end crashes in the U.S. each year. These crashes lead to 1,700 fatalities and 500,000 injuries. Improved driver behavior and crash prevention safety systems can help avoid these accidents. However, the frequency of rear-ended collisions does beg a question. What leads to these horrible crashes? This week, our Sherman car accident attorney examines the…