Airbags are one of the most important safety features in vehicles. Unfortunately, a personal injury lawyer knows sometimes problems can develop with airbags. Recently, more than eight million airbags were subject to a recall. When airbags are recalled, the manufacturer...
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Stoned Drivers Increase Risk of Houston Collisions
More than 30 states have taken steps to ease laws criminalizing marijuana use. In some cases, cannabis has been decriminalized. Other states have established rules and guidelines for making medical marijuana available to patients, while a few locations either have...
Read MoreProtecting Kids from Houston Pedestrian Injuries
The start of a new school year results in an increase in the number of children walking Houston-area neighborhoods. Unfortunately, many of these kids will be walking during prime traffic times when they are at great risk of becoming involved...
Read MoreDoes Football Season Raise the Risk of Houston Collisions?
Football season is a high-risk time on the roads because more people drink alcohol and because the number of people who binge drink increases. The Super Bowl is an especially dangerous day for drunk driving collisions in Houston, but research...
Read MoreCould Increasing the NHTSA’s Authority Reduce the Risk of Collisions?
When a car has a defect, it can increase the chances of collisions occurring or of people getting seriously hurt in a crash. Just recently, for example, GM had to recall vehicles because problems with ignition switches caused cars to...
Read MoreHouston Drowsy Driving Risks in Focus After Tracy Morgan Crash
Drowsy driving accidents are very common in the United States, with fatigued motorists responsible for 15 to 33 percent of deadly motor-vehicle collisions. One recent collision involving a drowsy driver that made national news involved a Wal-Mart truck driver that...
Read MoreSidewalk Rage Puts Pedestrians at Risk
Pedestrians face many risks when walking on Houston roads. Unfortunately, these risks come not just from drivers but also from bicyclists and even other walkers sharing the sidewalk. Pedestrians need to be aware of their surroundings and need to take...
Read MoreHouston DUI Accidents Primary Road Threat
A Houston pastry chef was among those injured in a recent alleged drunk driving incident when a motorist crashed into a crowd at South by Southwest while trying to evade arrest. Drunk driving accident lawyers in Houston know it is frequently...
Read MoreHouston Bicycle Safety Plan Outlined
Houston has received an award from the League of American Bicyclists and is now officially recognized as a bike-friendly city. The award was a bronze award, which means that there is still work to be done. Unfortunately, while Houston has made...
Read MoreDo Insurers Really Treat Houston Car Accident Victims Unfairly?
Insurance companies have a bad reputation, and it is oftentimes well-deserved. Insurers collect more than $1 trillion in premiums annually and generate profits around $30 billion on average. They pad their profit margins by denying the claims of people who...
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