In some motorcycle accidents, the root cause is that the driver never looked for the motorcycle at all. In fact, you will see billboards and bumper stickers with messages like “Look twice, save a life.” This is to remind drivers to be wary of motorcycles and to check...
Personal Injury
What’s the 51% rule in Texas?
Did you know that different states have different rules when it comes to when you can collect damages after a car accident? In a small number of states, you cannot recover any compensation for your losses if you contribute even the slightest bit to your accident or...
Most fatal truck crashes occur on rural roads
Texas has a lot of commercial truck traffic carrying goods from one coast to the other, from Mexico to points throughout the U.S. and on numerous other routes running through our state. Therefore, it’s not surprising that Texas ranked tenth a few years ago in the...
Teen accidents will increase in the summer
This summer, it’s likely that there will be an increase in fatal teen accidents. But it doesn’t have anything to do with 2024 specifically. Every summer, the federal Department of Transportation identifies the “100 deadliest days of summer” as the stretch from...
4 ways to strengthen the medical side of a car accident claim
In the aftermath of a car accident, an injury victim’s focus is naturally on healing. What many people don't realize is that the path to fair compensation hinges on documenting one’s medical journey in the aftermath of a wreck. Solid medical evidence is your best...
What photographic evidence could help if you have a crash?
Car crashes happen all the time, and there is a good chance you will be caught up in one at some point. These accidents can prove costly, so it’s important you have sufficient evidence to back up your claim if you believe the other driver was responsible and their...
Why drunk drivers often aren’t hurt as seriously as their victims
Most everyone has heard of car crashes caused by drunk drivers where the impaired driver emerges with only cuts and bruises while those in other vehicles suffer serious or fatal injuries. There are physiological reasons for why this sometimes happens. As you might...
When millions of cars are recalled, why should this matter to you?
From February 18 to February 24 of this year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recalls of millions of vehicles. Among those recalled were hundreds of thousands of Ford vehicles due to hazardous rear axle and seat belt locking...
Getting lost in thought blamed for many distracted driving accidents
Accident statistics make it very clear that distracted driving is dangerous. It leads to numerous car crashes, injuries and even fatalities every year. For instance, some reports claim that it causes more than 3,000 traffic deaths annually. But many distractions are...
Winter storms bring ice, wrecks to southeast Texas
No matter what part of the country you’re in this week, you are likely coping with some storm-related problems. From losing power on the coldest nights and days thus far in the year to icy collisions on the interstates, you can be imperiled due to the very inclement...