Fatal Truck Accidents Have Surged in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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According to a news report posted on star-telegram.com, a severe truck accident occurred along Loop 820 in North Richland Hills, Texas. The crash occurred between a fuel tanker truck and a truck hauling animal waste. The accident was fatal and the truck fire burned for several hours. One truck driver died, and two other people were seriously injured. According to the report, accidents have uptick since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and fatal accident involving commercial vehicles have increased.

Deadly truck accidents have been on the increase nationwide leaving traffic safety experts wondering what to do to reduce these deadly collisions. In Texas, traffic safety experts have been working on new solutions to improve road safety. However, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex’s has seen substantial growth and crisis in the transportation industry.

When the epidemic began, traffic volume fell and local transit experts expected road safety to improve. However, in March of 2020, the number of fatal accidents sudsy began to surge, according to the director of transportation at the North Central Texas Council of Governments. This was a surprise since miles traveled nationwide fell by 13% in 2020, while traffic accident fatalities grew by 7% in 2020. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, the number of people who died in motor vehicle accidents grew by 10% in 2020. In the twelve counties spanning the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise counties, the number of truck-related fatal accident grew in 2020 and 2021. The area had 78 fatal accidents involving commercial vehicles in 2019. That number grew to 90 in 2020 and 92 in 2021.

Safety experts believe the reason for the increase is the amount of open road due to less traffic. Drivers began driving faster and more recklessly and this increase the chances of causing a fatal accident. Law enforcement authorities have stated that they are witnessing more aggressive driving on on the road. Many drivers are weaving in and out of traffic lanes and as more people returned to work, these bad driving behaviors continued leading to more fatal accidents.

According to Lance Simmons, the Texas Department of Transportation’s Director of Engineering and Safety Operations, there seems to be more angry drivers on the road. on the road and they are seeing people taking a lot more risks. Although the Texas Department of Public Safety has a people dedicated commercial vehicle safety and law enforcement, not all roadways are conducive to enforcement, according to SergeantJosue De La Cerda. Oftentimes, there is no place for law enforcement officers to safely conduct a traffic stop,

Another issues is fatigued driving. Although truckers are limited in the number of hours they are permitted to drive, some truckers experience “Road Hypnosis.” Road Hypnosis occurs when a driver follows endless yellow lines, watches cars pass, and are listening to the constant hum of the truck’s tires and engine. This can put truck drivers into a “trance-like state,” said Carlos Mendez. Mr. Mendes is a former truck driver and he is the lead organizer with Teamsters Local 745 in Dallas, Texas. Mendez also believes the “unprecedented driver shortage,” is pushing trucker to their limits.

If you have questions about truck accident injury claims in Texas, call Texas Accident Injury Attorney Alex Tyra today, at (903) 753-7499.

The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C.

211 E. Tyler Street #521
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 753-7499

Fatal Truck Accidents Have Surged in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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According to a news report posted on star-telegram.com, a severe truck accident occurred along Loop 820 in North Richland Hills, Texas. The crash occurred between a fuel tanker truck and a truck hauling animal waste. The accident was fatal and the truck fire burned for several hours. One truck driver died, and two other people were seriously injured. According to the report, accidents have uptick since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and fatal accident involving commercial vehicles have increased.

Deadly truck accidents have been on the increase nationwide leaving traffic safety experts wondering what to do to reduce these deadly collisions. In Texas, traffic safety experts have been working on new solutions to improve road safety. However, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex’s has seen substantial growth and crisis in the transportation industry.

When the epidemic began, traffic volume fell and local transit experts expected road safety to improve. However, in March of 2020, the number of fatal accidents sudsy began to surge, according to the director of transportation at the North Central Texas Council of Governments. This was a surprise since miles traveled nationwide fell by 13% in 2020, while traffic accident fatalities grew by 7% in 2020. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, the number of people who died in motor vehicle accidents grew by 10% in 2020. In the twelve counties spanning the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise counties, the number of truck-related fatal accident grew in 2020 and 2021. The area had 78 fatal accidents involving commercial vehicles in 2019. That number grew to 90 in 2020 and 92 in 2021.

Safety experts believe the reason for the increase is the amount of open road due to less traffic. Drivers began driving faster and more recklessly and this increase the chances of causing a fatal accident. Law enforcement authorities have stated that they are witnessing more aggressive driving on on the road. Many drivers are weaving in and out of traffic lanes and as more people returned to work, these bad driving behaviors continued leading to more fatal accidents.

According to Lance Simmons, the Texas Department of Transportation’s Director of Engineering and Safety Operations, there seems to be more angry drivers on the road. on the road and they are seeing people taking a lot more risks. Although the Texas Department of Public Safety has a people dedicated commercial vehicle safety and law enforcement, not all roadways are conducive to enforcement, according to SergeantJosue De La Cerda. Oftentimes, there is no place for law enforcement officers to safely conduct a traffic stop,

Another issues is fatigued driving. Although truckers are limited in the number of hours they are permitted to drive, some truckers experience “Road Hypnosis.” Road Hypnosis occurs when a driver follows endless yellow lines, watches cars pass, and are listening to the constant hum of the truck’s tires and engine. This can put truck drivers into a “trance-like state,” said Carlos Mendez. Mr. Mendes is a former truck driver and he is the lead organizer with Teamsters Local 745 in Dallas, Texas. Mendez also believes the “unprecedented driver shortage,” is pushing trucker to their limits.

If you have questions about truck accident injury claims in Texas, call Texas Accident Injury Attorney Alex Tyra today, at (903) 753-7499.

The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C.

211 E. Tyler Street #521
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 753-7499

How Divorcing Senior Citizens Can Protect Their Financial Interests

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The divorce rate for individuals over the age of fifty has doubled since 1990. An average divorce in Texas costs approximately fifteen thousand dollars and takes an average of twelve months to conclude. The high cost of divorce often tempts divorcing seniors to look for lower-cost alternatives to hiring an experienced divorce attorney. However, if you are facing divorce and have accumulated assets, including real estate, motor vehicles, retirement savings, and other assets, those assets are at risk. An experienced divorce attorney can help you protect your future and help to make asset and debt division fair.

When seniors are going through a divorce, they can be in a financially vulnerable position because they are approaching the age of retirement. As adults approach retirement, they might not understand how to survive on their savings, retirement accounts, and social security once they stop working. If you are considering divorce or if you have been served with divorce paper, it is very important that you educate yourself about the true costs of divorce, including your future financial life. You must also begin planning so that you can avoid some the financial struggles that people face when they are going through a divorce.

It is crucial for people going through a divorce to properly estimate the costs of living on one income. It is very important to have a realistic idea of your living expenses after the divorce. This includes spousal support, child support, child college costs, and other post-divorce expenses. Online research may help your attorney understand your legal obligations and what money you should receive as part of the divorce. It is important to understand the true living costs as you move forward with your divorce. You might have to reexamine your needs to determine your best interest. For example, can you afford the monthly car payments on the motor vehicle that you and your spouse own? Can you afford to pay the mortgage on the family home? Many divorcing spouses choose to negotiate a payout on depreciating assets like automobiles while negotiating to keep appreciating assets like a home. Your divorce attorney can help you or recommenced financial planners to help you make these important decisions.

During the divorce process, you will have to make important financial decisions when dividing assets that do not split without incurring tax or other consequences. Your divorce attorney can recommend a tax professional during your divorce to help you make informed decisions about dividing assets between yourself and your spouse.

It is important to assess the cost of dividing up the family debts and assets fairly in order to protect your financial future. You will need to provide financial records to your divorce attorney and to other professionals like financial and tax advisors, so they can help you during the divorce process. When you take the time to gather and organize all of your financial records will help you understand where you stand financially so that you can make the right moves before, during, and after a divorce.

If you have questions about the divorce process in Texas, call Family Law Attorney Alex Tyra today, at (903) 753-7499.

The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C.

211 E. Tyler Street #521
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 753-7499