Truck Accidents Archives
Major bus accident investigated by NHTSA
Texas readers may have heard about the major accident out in California involving a FedEx truck and a tour bus which left 10 people dead. The accident reportedly occurred when the FedEx driver went across the median and sideswiped a car and crashed into the bus. Following the collision, most of the students in the […]
Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accident victims: know your rights for recovery
Have you ever tried to commute to work on a bicycle? If so, you know that bicycle commuting brings numerous challenges, from staying clean and smelling fresh when one arrives at work to avoiding a potentially life-threatening accident. In recent years, the growing popularity of bicycle commuting has been positive in many ways. After all, […]
Truck Accidents Archives
How likely am I to die in a Texas truck accident?
Truck accidents can occur anywhere, but according to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are certain states where they are more likely to occur. The report looked at data from 2012, during which year there were a total of 3,802 fatal truck crashes nationwide. That is about 8.3 percent of […]
Pedestrian Accidents Archives
Children injured in pedestrian accident near downtown Houston
In some cases, after an injurious or fatal auto accident, the collection of evidence has to go beyond a police investigation, particularly when the driver in a crash isn’t cited or charged with a crime. Further investigation may be especially important after accidents in which victims are killed or left unable to communicate their side […]
Bicycle Accidents
Police: Driver identified in fatal League City collision
Houston-area residents may have recently seen a circulated video showing a woman trying to get a security guard to help her repair her damaged vehicle. After conducting an accident reconstruction and interviewing numerous people, police believe that the woman pictured in the video was the driver in a hit-and-run collision that took the life of […]
Motorcycle Accidents
A viral video and a tragic accident: safety reminders
A television station in Austin, Texas, featured an interesting video in a recent newscast; the station has also posted the video on its website. The clip was taken by the driver of a motorcycle “lane splitting” through traffic. The driver posted the video to his Facebook page, the station reported, with the caption, “Catch me […]
Car Accidents, Drunk Driving Accidents
Study: Drugged driving increasing fast, outpacing drunk driving
Researchers have found a disturbing upward trend in drug-related fatal traffic accidents. They warn, however, that the data comes from just six states, the only states that routinely run toxicology tests on drivers involved in fatal crashes. Texas is not one of those states, but that does not mean that Texans should not pay attention. […]
Car Accidents
Who is responsible for an accident during icy conditions?
The icy conditions in the area can lead to all kinds of accidents and injuries. But, these icy conditions can cause confusion as to who is responsible and insurance companies can use this confusion to their advantage. The first thing to remember is that not all car wrecks are the result of negligence – this […]
Personal Injury
How Much Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
How do you determine who pays? Looking for the magic formula? Well, there is no magic formula for putting a monetary value on a personal injury claim. However, deciding who is at fault and whose liability it is, is what’s most important. In many vehicle accidents, it is usually not hard to determine who was […]