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The Most Dangerous Highways for Truck Accidents in Louisiana and Texas

January 7, 2025
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Hundreds of people have lost their lives while driving on the most dangerous highways in Texas​ and Louisiana. Learn about truck accidents on these highways, what makes the roads so...
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Top Commercial Driving Safety Tips: Protect Yourself and Others on the Road

January 6, 2025
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Commercial driving presents a variety of challenges for both commercial vehicle operators and those sharing the road. At Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers, we are committed to encouraging safe, legally...
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The Impact of Speeding in Truck Accidents: Risks and Consequences

January 1, 2025
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Speeding is dangerous driving behavior and comes with many terrible consequences for drivers and others on the road. It can make it easier for a driver to lose control of...
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Understanding GVWR: Importance, Safety Risks, and Legal Implications in Trucking

December 24, 2024
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The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle according to its manufacturer. This measurement takes into consideration the base curb weight, cargo, passengers, and...
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Understanding the Legal Charges for Hit and Run: Consequences and Penalties

December 10, 2024
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Texas and Louisiana have enacted laws requiring drivers to stop immediately after an accident and offer assistance. Fleeing an accident scene is a serious offense, regardless of the damage caused....
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How Much Longer Do Large Vehicles Take to Stop?

December 8, 2024
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Being able to stop your vehicle safely is something that every driver should be keenly familiar with, especially truck drivers. Over 60% of all accidents involving large trucks include an impact...
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Interstate vs. Highway: Key Differences and What Drivers Should Know

November 21, 2024
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Navigating the web of U.S. roadways can be somewhat confusing, especially when terms such as highway, freeway, and interstate are used interchangeably. These types of roads are indeed designed for...
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Automobile Deaths – Most Dangerous States

August 7, 2024
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What Are the Most Dangerous States for Automobile Deaths? Accidents happen everywhere in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 6,102,936 police-reported crashes...

Does Liability Change if You Are Driving Without a License?

July 17, 2024
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Driving Without a License? While driving without a license in Louisiana, Texas, or any other state is illegal, it is a far too common practice nationwide. The issue with unlicensed...

Big Trucks on I-20 are Breaking the Law

July 16, 2024
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You’ve probably seen – and gotten stuck in – the construction traffic on I-20 in Bossier. You’ve probably also seen the big trucks and 18-wheelers squeezing into the lane in...

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