Category Archives: Auto Accidents

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 »

Dangers of Disabled Vehicles
We expect that our vehicles will be reliable and get us from place to place safely. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Vehicles break down from time to time. Sometimes they decide to do so on busy roads and highways, causing a lot of stress for everyone on the road. Being stuck on… Read More »

What to Know About Rollover Accidents
Car accidents can happen in a number of ways. Sometimes vehicles actually tip over onto their roof or side due to the impact. When this happens, it’s known as a rollover. Depending on the circumstances, a vehicle may roll just once or multiple times before coming to a stop. Rollovers are most common in… Read More »

Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in Texas?
When receiving a car accident settlement, victims are often elated. They need this money to pay for medical bills, lost wages, property damages, and other damages. They’re not thinking about the future, but once tax time comes around, they may be frustrated to know that they may need to pay the IRS. As we… Read More »

What is Loss of Consortium?
When a person is injured by someone else’s negligence, there are a lot of long-term damages that can occur. When we are in a close relationship with a child, parent, or grandparent, there are emotional ties involved. A car crash or other accident can cause long-term physical and mental injuries that can make it… Read More »

What Are Vehicle Incursions?
You have probably heard of vehicles crashing into stores, houses, offices, restaurants, and other buildings. You may think of them as fairly uncommon, but the truth is that in the United States, they happen every single day. That’s right, these accidents don’t just happen in the movies. Statistics show that 100 of these crashes… Read More »

Total Loss Threshold for Texas
After a major accident, your vehicle may be damaged beyond repair. Your vehicle may be considered totaled, or a total loss. In Texas, a vehicle is considered a total loss when the cost to repair it equals or exceeds 100% of its actual cash value (ACV). This means that if repairing your car would… Read More »