Houston Personal Injury Law Blog
Texas sixth in the nation for red-light crash deaths
Communities often install traffic signals at busy intersections to help improve traffic flow and enhance safety, but you face certain risks when navigating these areas. Research shows that your chance of getting into a crash with a red-light runner is particularly...
Semi accident in Orange causes subsequent collision
Many people in Houston may view a motor vehicle accident as a singular event (and oftentimes, it indeed is). However, there may be cases when a crash results in a series of occurrences that continue to generate consequences long after the initial accident happens....
Deadly construction zone crashes on the rise
Road construction is an inevitable part of life in many areas, as communities fix existing roads and create new routes to accommodate growing populations. Road construction is also dangerous, however, and your chance of dying in a work zone car crash is higher than...
What do I do after a hit-and-run?
Few car accidents are as frustrating as hit-and-run accidents. Any variety of accident can be extremely stressful, but watching the culprit drive off from the scene of your accident is a special type of infuriating. There are specific steps you should take in the...
4 steps to take if you are in a motorcycle accident
In 2017, there were over 5,000 motorcyclists killed and close to 90,000 injured. Those who ride are more apt to have an accident than someone driving a car, and their injuries may be more severe. Texans love to ride their motorcycles. Over 420,000 registered...
Motor vehicle collisions may cause wrongful death
When someone dies in a motor vehicle collision, people may see this as a tragic accident. However, this may be a wrongful death in some situations. Texas has a set definition of wrongful death. According to Texas.gov, wrongful death occurs because of another's...
How does inattentional blindness lead to driver distraction?
Texas drivers understand the dangers of distracted driving. Many of these forms of distraction are heavily criticized in media. This includes texting while driving. Drowsy driving has also come into the spotlight recently. But what about other, lesser known forms of...
Trucker arrested for fleeing the scene of San Antonio accident
Most people in Houston may assume that those who drive professionally know more about the general "rules of the road" than most. It would make sense, then, for many to expect someone like a truck driver to remain at the scene of an accident involving their vehicle (as...
How to reduce motorcycle accidents
People who ride motorcycles enjoy the thrills and freedom that differ from driving a motor vehicle. However, riding a motorcycle is risky, and crashes are often serious. Both motorists and motorcyclists can do things to reduce the incidence of accidents to keep...
Bicyclist deaths increase in Texas
As people look for different ways to stay healthy, enjoy the outdoors and even reduce their carbon footprint, they may well choose to ride a bike. Whether for pleasure, exercise or transportation, riding a bike offers many benefits to individuals and the environment....
