Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Multi Car Pileups: How Liability Is Divided Among Several Drivers
A single fender bender is complicated enough. Now imagine five or six vehicles tangled together on the Katy Freeway during rush hour. Who caused the initial impact? Who reacted too late? Who was simply caught in the middle? Multi car pileups raise questions that a routine two car accident rarely does, and answering them… Read More »
Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Why Houston Drivers Need It
If another driver hits you and it is clearly their fault, their insurance should cover your losses, right? What happens when that driver’s policy limits are too low to pay for your medical bills and repairs? This gap is more common on Houston roads than many drivers realize, and it raises an important question:… Read More »
What to Know About Highway Accidents
Highways can be dangerous roads to drive on. Drivers may be traveling at super fast speeds when they plow into another vehicle. There may be bumper-to-bumper traffic and chain reaction accidents. An accident on a highway can be catastrophic, resulting in serious injuries and even fatalities. Highway accidents are common in Texas. One recently… Read More »
Accidents Involving Parked Vehicles
When you think of a multi-vehicle accident, you may think of two or more vehicles in motion at the time of the crash. While this is often the case, this is not the only way car accidents happen. Sometimes cars and trucks collide with parked vehicles. These vehicles may be in a parking lot… Read More »
What to Know About Secondary Car Accidents
Nobody wants to be involved in a car accident, but sometimes drivers may be involved in two of them at roughly the same time. Some factors can lead to subsequent or secondary crashes after a primary accident. A secondary crash is defined as a crash that occurs as a result of an original crash…. Read More »
Liability for Car Accidents Caused by Teens
Getting a driver’s license is one of the pivotal moments of a teen’s life. A license means freedom. It also means an increase in responsibility, which not all teens are ready for. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 are nearly three times more… Read More »
What to Know About T-Bone Accidents
When you hear the word “T-bone,” you may imagine a juicy steak, but in the world of auto accidents, a T-bone crash is often a dangerous one. A T-bone accident occurs when the front of one vehicle hits the side of another, creating a “T” shape at the point of impact. Accidents like these… Read More »
Motorists Twice as Likely to Die in Work Zone Crash as Construction Workers
A recent national study found that drivers and passengers are nearly twice as likely to be killed in work zone crashes as construction workers. The findings were based on a survey of more than 600 highway contractors. These results highlight growing safety concerns in roadway construction areas. According to the data, work zone incidents… Read More »
What Happens When You Do Not Wear a Seat Belt?
Wearing a seat belt while in a vehicle is the law in all states. Whether you are a driver or a passenger, wearing a seat belt is the safe thing to do. It keeps you safe in the event of a crash. When you do not wear a seat belt, it is well-known that… Read More »
Dealing With Road Rage
On the ideal day as a motorist, you would get from Point A to Point B peacefully, without any traffic or other issues. But this is not always possible. Sometimes drivers get a bit too aggressive while behind the wheel, threatening the safety of other drivers. This can sometimes escalate to road rage. Road… Read More »