Recent Blog Posts
What Causes Car Explosions?
In the movies, cars often crash off cliffs and bridges and explode into a fiery ball. It looks great on TV, but is this reality? It’s actually not likely for cars to explode like that. Yes, they can catch fire and that is the more likely situation. While it is technically possible for a… Read More »
Cars and Deer: A Dangerous Combination
When you’re out on the road, looking for deer is probably not your highest priority. However, car accidents involving deer are often dangerous and can sometimes even be deadly. Cars and deer can indeed be a lethal combination. More and more roads are being built through wildlife habitats. This has resulted in deer being… Read More »
What Does it Mean to Cut off Another Driver?
Your friend may be venting to you that they were upset when they recently got cut off by another driver. You may understand that cutting off someone is not nice behavior, but what exactly does it mean? In driving, “cutting someone off” basically means cutting in front of someone. It’s a maneuver where a… Read More »
Do I Need a Vehicle Health Report?
Cars can be costly to buy and repair. Keeping them in tip-top shape is important to keep them running effectively and avoid accidents. Just like you take yourself to the doctor for checkups, you can get a checkup on your vehicle as well. A Vehicle Health Report (VHR) helps promote better vehicle maintenance and… Read More »
Lowside vs. Highside Motorcycle Crashes
When riding a motorcycle, there’s a lot you need to be aware of in order to avoid an accident. Motorcycles are different from passenger vehicles in many ways. They offer minimal protection and function similar to bicycles in that a rider can be easily ejected and seriously injured. A motorcycle rider may be involved… Read More »
What is Motorcycle Bias?
Many people love the thrill of motorcycles. They may even use a motorcycle as their primary vehicle. However, when it comes to motorcycles, it seems as though people either love them or hate them. Unfortunately, there are a lot of stereotypes about motorcycles. But this bias isn’t just harmless teasing or banter. It’s a… Read More »
Driving Into Bodies of Water
Nobody expects to be swimming in a pool and having a car come crashing in the water with you, but this is what recently happened in a southwest Houston community. A suspected drunk driver went into a community pool one evening, causing chaos to the kids in the pool as well as their families…. Read More »
When Car Accidents Cause Power Outages
When you think of power outages, you may think of heavy winds or a storm. Car accidents can also lead to power outages, especially when vehicles collide with utility poles, transformers, or junction boxes. These components are all critical in ensuring that you have power, so even a seemingly minor impact can knock out… Read More »
Why Houston Ranks in Top 10 for Car Crashes
Driving is always a risk. Anytime you go out on the roadway, there is the possibility that you may get into an accident. It doesn’t matter if you’re driving 100 miles or you’re simply going around the block. But some areas of the country have a higher risk of car crashes than others. They… Read More »
Why is Turning Left so Dangerous?
When it comes to driving, you can’t just drive straight forever. At some point, you’ll need to make a turn. Whether you turn left or right, you’ll need to be aware of your surroundings. Turning right tends to be fairly easy. You can even do it when the light is red, as long as… Read More »