UNSAFE TRUCKS, UNFAIR INJURIES
After a long week of work, many Americans relax, participate in their hobbies, and try to avoid increased responsibilities during the weekend. While this can be beneficial for your mental health, have you ever felt like your week was off to a rough start as soon as Monday rolled around? There’s nothing wrong with relaxing on the weekend, but putting aside your responsibilities for a few days can put you behind the eight ball. You don’t need to set aside your Sunday to deep-clean the house from top to bottom, but adding beneficial habits to the final day of the weekend can ensure every week starts on the right foot. Declutter Decluttering and clearing your space will directly impact your mental state. This can be an overwhelming task at times, especially if you have a house full of kids, but you can make it manageable by keeping up with it every week. It might be easier once the kids go to bed, but take a few minutes every Sunday to walk through your house and pick up any items off the floor, on furniture, and anywhere else they may be lying. NO MORE MANIC MONDAYS SUNDAY HABITS THAT SET YOU UP FOR THE WEEK
How Regulation Violations Impact Your Claim
Commercial trucking is a highly regulated industry, and for good reason. Large semitrucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and when they’re involved in an accident, the consequences are rarely minor. That’s why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) enforce strict rules to reduce the risk of accidents. When trucking companies or drivers violate these rules, they put others at risk and may also open themselves up to legal liability. FMCSA and TxDOT regulations cover everything from the number of hours a driver can be on the road to how often trucks must be inspected and maintained. They also have rules about driver qualifications, cargo loading procedures, and the use of alcohol and controlled substances. These federal and state requirements are designed to keep both truckers and other drivers safe. If you are injured in a commercial truck accident, showing that the driver or trucking company violated FMCSA and TxDOT regulations can strengthen your case. For example, if a driver exceeded their allowable hours and fell asleep at the wheel, that’s a clear violation. Likewise, if a company failed to repair worn brakes or ignored load restrictions, those facts could point to negligence. In many cases, federal and state violations create a presumption that the trucking company failed in its duty of care. This can shift the burden toward the defense and help injured victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. But proving these violations takes work. It often requires access to records, logs, inspection reports, and sometimes the expertise of an accident reconstruction specialist. Truck accident claims are complex, especially when federal and state safety violations are involved. If you’ve been hurt in a crash with a commercial vehicle, working with a law firm that understands Texas personal injury law and FMCSA regulations is essential. At Aulsbrook Law Firm, we can help you investigate what happened, preserve key evidence, and hold the right people accountable.
Plan Ahead Nothing will better prepare you for the week ahead than planning. Look through your work schedule and your kids’ calendars to make sure you’re aware of upcoming events, games, or practices. You could also consider meal prepping if the upcoming week looks busier
than usual. To take it a step further, prepack your kids’ lunches, lay out clothes for the workweek, and write down additional responsibilities you’ll have throughout the week.
Light Cleaning As stated earlier, you don’t need to deep-clean every week, but your home will look much better if you establish weekly light cleaning behaviors. Wipe down the surfaces in your kitchen, clean the windows, and give your floor some love by mopping, vacuuming, or sweeping. If you have the time and energy, consider doing a load of laundry or two. These little tasks will add up, making your house consistently sparkle.
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