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Before CB radios, 18-wheelers were killing people.  Before cell phones, 18-wheelers were killing people.  And certainly before texting, 18-wheelers were killing people.  These behemoths have been killing people on the road since their introduction.  But now, texting has put us in even more grave danger.  In fact, a study from last year found that truck drivers who text while behind the wheel are 23 times more likely to be in a crash.
 
Now the government has finally taken action by putting a ban on texting by both truck drivers and bus drivers.  It’s about time.  Let’s hope there are more serious crackdowns that will help prevent the devastation caused by these death machines.
 
Please see yesterday’s Dallas Morning News article:

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Another hot summer day and another tragedy on Texas highways. Today’s Dallas Morning News reports that an 18 wheeler driven by James Crayton of Dallas, apparently never slowed and rear-ended Anthony and Kimberly Brandon’s vehicle, causing it to explode on impact, killing them both. The 18 wheeler then slammed into another car, causing it to ram the car driven by Darryl Hoosier of Lafayette, LA, killing him.
 
Just 30 days ago, over the July 4th holiday, two others were killed on the same stretch of highway. This stretch is where a bridge is undergoing maintenance by KKM Construction of Texarkana, AK. KKM was awarded over $200,000 by the Texas Department of Transportation and is far behind on the project.

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The following is an article from one of my firm's partners, Spencer P. Browne:

A tragic fiery collision occurred today, June 24, 2009 in Carrollton, Texas on southbound I-35E near President George Bush Turnpike.  According to television and Dallas Morning News reports, an 18-wheeler struck two cars that were parked on the shoulder. The big rig then struck a cement barrier, overturned and burst into flames. As the cab exploded and the fiery crash continued, another trucker helped the driver of one of the parked cars out, but reports have indicated that one woman, who was in one of the parked cars, died from her injuries. It has been reported that she was only 65. The truck driver is said to be still in the hospital.

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I'm proud to announce that my law firm, Heygood, Orr, Reyes, Pearson & Bartolomei, has achieved a $1.5 million verdict for our clients, Ronny Martinez and Kenneth O’Neal, as compensation for injuries they received in an 18-wheeler accident that occurred on Interstate 35E in Waxahachie on July 2, 2006. Mr. Martinez suffered a fractured vertebra and Mr. O'Neal sustained a serious injury to his right knee, which required several reconstructive surgeries. Mr. O'Neal also suffered a mild traumatic brain injury and damage to his collarbone.

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A new study by the Federal Government showed that tractor-trailer and bus drivers in the U.S. suffered seizures, heart attacks or unconscious spells while driving.  These health issues caused hundreds of deadly crashes on our highways.  Many tractor-trailer rigs weigh 40 tons or more.  Imagine a 40 ton beast barreling down on you while you're driving on the highway.  That's what many of our clients have faced over the years.  Unfortunately, we've represented hundreds of families who've lost loved ones due to 18-wheeler accidents such as this one. Continue Reading...

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