Almost three-quarters of car accident victims who go to a hospital after a collision are still in pain six weeks later. Texas fault laws are supposed to ensure these victims don't face financial loss if someone else caused their injuries....
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Drunk Driving Dangers on Prom Night
Last year, students at a local Houston high school produced a public service announcement warning their peers of the dangers of drunk driving. The PSA was released ahead of their high school prom and reportedly was designed to deter their fellow...
Read MoreTrucking Companies Can Reduce Accident Risks Through Pre-Employment Screening
A recent truck accident in Texas resulted in multiple injuries after a load fell off of an 18-wheeler that was traveling on Interstate 35. According to the Galveston County Daily News, the 18-wheeler was transporting utility poles when the driver...
Read MoreIs “Accident” The Best Way to Describe a Car Crash?
When you pick up the paper and read about traffic crashes, there is a good chance that you will find a news story that describes the crash as an "accident." While many people wouldn't think twice about the wording, some...
Read MoreBooster Seat Safety Tips for Texas Parents
In the state of Texas in 2012, nine children under age one were killed in auto accidents over the course of the year. Another 19 kids between the ages of one and two lost their lives; while 13 three-year-olds and...
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury Has Lifelong Impact
Each year, at least 1.7 million people throughout the United States suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). As the CDC reports, children under age 4, adolescents ages 15-19 and seniors over 65 are at the greatest risk of brain injury....
Read MoreTexas Lawmakers Aim to Protect Drivers from Insufficient Car Insurance Policies
Every driver in Texas is required to buy car insurance in case the driver causes an accident. If a motorist causes a crash, the victims of the accident can sue or make a claim against the driver with the help...
Read MoreGHSA Says States are Stepping up to Fight Distracted Driving - But is Texas?
This year, Texas again failed to pass a statewide ban preventing all drivers from texting while driving. Despite repeated efforts to get such a law on the books, and despite KXAN reporting that 85 percent of Texans thinking texting and...
Read MoreTwo Pedestrians in Critical Condition After Accident with Suspected Drunk Driver
In mid-July, two pedestrians were struck and hit at around 11:30 p.m. near Midtown Houston. KHOU reported that the pedestrians were in serious condition after the accident, which occurred on Tuam Street near Helena Street. The driver who was involved...
Read MoreNew Hours of Service Rules Go Into Effect for Truckers Despite Court Challenges
Driver fatigue is a major problem for long-haul truckers and drivers of large commercial trucks, with one Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) study suggesting that as many as 6,000 accidents occur each year due to tired truckers. Our Galveston...
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