Category Archives: Auto Accidents
Car Accidents Due to Poor Road Conditions
Car crashes happen every day in Texas. These accidents can have many causes. What some drivers may not know is that road conditions can be a factor. Roadways that are improperly maintained or poorly designed or constructed can cause serious car accidents. When this happens, who is to blame? Federal, state, and local governments… Read More »
How Glare From the Sun Causes Car Accidents
We are well into summer. In Texas, temperatures are exceeding 90 degrees in some places. School is out and people are vacationing, enjoying themselves in the hot sun. Driving in the fall, winter, and spring can be challenging for many reasons. There may be ice on the road. Wind and fog can reduce visibility…. Read More »
Keeping Your Dog Safe in Your Car
With summer here, dog owners know that they need to refrain from keeping their dogs in the car too long. The hot Texas heat can easily cause a dog inside a car to overheat. But there’s another car safety issue you need to keep in mind: restraining your dog. Many people put their dogs… Read More »
Amputation in a Car Accident
When it comes to car accidents, no two are alike. Some are minor, resulting in no injuries, while others are severe and even fatal. One of the most severe injuries a person can suffer is an amputation. An amputation refers to the removal of a limb. When people think of an amputation, they often… Read More »
What to Do When Your Vehicle is Stolen
Car theft has become common, especially in Texas. Texas is second only to California in regards to the number of auto thefts. Car theft is not limited to just stealing a motor vehicle. It may also include break ins, vandalism, stolen parts, and stolen personal items from inside the vehicle. Stealing a vehicle is… Read More »
What to Know About Tire Safety
When it comes to vehicles, there’s a lot to worry about. We depend on our cars and trucks to get us from place to place safely, but you have to understand that there are thousands of parts that comprise a motor vehicle. All of these parts must work in tandem. One error can cause… Read More »
Dealing With Yellow Lights
When approaching an intersection, you may come across a traffic signal. When the light is green or red, it may be easy to know what to do. Green means go and red means stop. But what happens when the light is yellow? Traditional knowledge may have you thinking that yellow means slow down. However,… Read More »
Broken Bones in Car Accidents
A car accident can change your life in an instant. You may be feeling fine one second and then suddenly in a bunch of pain after a major crash. One of the most common injuries in a car accident is a broken bone. Any type of extreme force during a collision can cause someone… Read More »
When Cars Crash Into Buildings
You may hear about a random vehicle crashing into a building from time to time, but in the United States, it happens a lot more than you may think. Want to take a guess? In the past few years, statistics showed that car accidents involving buildings happen about 60 times a day. However, that… Read More »
What is Whiplash?
When you think of injuries caused by car accidents, whiplash is probably one of the first ones that comes to mind. But what is it exactly? Whiplash is a neck injury caused by the rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck. It is often caused by the impact of a rear-end accident, but can happen… Read More »