Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Dangers of Falling Asleep While Driving
Nobody wants to fall asleep while behind the wheel. Such a situation can have catastrophic or deadly outcomes. Sadly, this was recently the case in Texas. On June 28, a family from Fort Worth was traveling back from East Texas when a semi-truck hit two 18-wheelers and three passenger vehicles. The truck driver told… Read More »
Dealing With Road Construction: Avoiding Accidents
Road work can be frustrating for drivers. There are often delays and detours to deal with. Switching lanes, slowing down, and traveling in different directions can be frustrating and confusing for even the most experienced driver. Because of this, accidents in work zones are not uncommon. Work zones are indeed dangerous. In 2023, work… Read More »
Driving on Flooded Roads: What You Need to Know
Texas often experiences crazy weather in the form of hurricanes. While the state is not currently experiencing a hurricane, parts of central Texas are seeing unprecedented amounts of rain. There has been a month’s worth of rain in just a few hours, prompting multiple flash flood emergencies. The town of Hunt received about 6.5… Read More »
What to Know About Miss and Run Accidents
You have probably heard of hit and run accidents. There are also miss and run accidents, which you might not have heard of, but likely experienced at some point. A miss and run is also called a phantom driver accident. It happens when another driver’s reckless or negligent actions force you to crash, even… Read More »
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 »
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 »