Car & Truck Accidents Articles

Every day drivers are involved in accidents. For most, the incident will be an inconvenience that consists of exchanging insurance information and being without a vehicle for a few days while repairs are completed. However, when a person is killed in a car accident it is an extremely tragic and life-changing event. Our Houston readers…

There are certain intersections and stretches of road that are more prone to accidents than others, and anyone who drives these roads should be cautions and aware of the hazards. A common problem on many roads is attempting to avoid the path of a tractor trailer that is attempting to negotiate a turn. Truck accidents…

When you combine congested traffic and speed, you can sometimes end up with a disastrous situation. If people are not paying attention to cars that are trying to change lanes, or that are entering or exiting a freeway, a car accident can happen. Should that accident occurs during peak driving times, one accident can quickly…

Dallas Independent School District and its transportation provider, Dallas County Schools, discontinued the use of private 12- and 15- passenger vans for student transportation beginning Monday, September 30, 2013. This came after a parent outcry following a local news investigation concerning the safety of these vehicles. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…

Drinking and driving should not mix, because when they do, they often have serious consequences for all involved. Those who are victims of drunk driving accidents can suffer potentially life-altering injuries. Our Houston readers might have heard about a recent accident that injured two people and resulted in charges for one of the drivers. According…

It is difficult to imagine a worse experience for a parent than to back over his child and injure or kill him. But, because toddlers can quickly get to unexpected places, this tragedy can and does occur. Almost 8,000 times each year. Statistics reveal about 100 deaths and about 7,600 injuries occur in this fashion…

When a car accident occurs, law enforcement is called to the scene to investigate and render aid. While investigating, law enforcement officials are obligated to follow the clues and make a determination of cause, and identify anyone who might be responsible. The Houston Police Department found themselves in a rather uncomfortable position when a recent…

In Texas, bartenders can face substantial fines, civil liability, and even jail time for overserving visibly intoxicated patrons. In Pennsylvania, the Superior Court is reviewing whether this same principle should be extended to valet services offered at hotels, restaurants and other establishments where alcohol is served. This case comes after a man with a blood-alcohol…