Side impact accidents present unique dangers for all motorists, but especially for children. Side impact accidents are also called T-bone accidents because the two cars form the shape of a T. One vehicle going straight strikes the side of another vehicle going in a perpendicular direction, oftentimes at an intersection. The striking vehicle intrudes into...
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Causes of Head-On Collisions in Texas
In October, a wrong-way driver was killed and another motorist suffered injury in Texas after a driver traveled southbound in the northbound lane. The Houston Chronicle reports police were still uncertain about when or why the driver entered the freeway going in the wrong direction. This head-on crash was, like so many others, a...
Read MoreDeadly Texas Truck Accident a Grim Reminder of Underride Risks
Underride accidents are some of the most serious truck collisions, but all truck crashes can be deadly. One tragic Texas accident in which an 18-wheeler and another vehicle became entangled serves as a grim reminder of how truck crashes can often cause much more harm than other types of motor vehicle accidents. It is not...
Read MoreHow to Handle a Texas Hit-and-Run
Last year, a driver of a pickup truck allegedly caused a hit-and-run accident leading to the death of a popular staffer at University of Texas. The victim rode his bicycle with a biking group most mornings. According to Texas Monthly, the truck hit the bike rider so hard he flew over the cab of the...
Read MoreHow Do Texas Insurance Companies Handle Auto Accident Claims?
Most people are rarely involved in an auto collision. On average, motorists make a car accident claim once every eight to 10 years. This means most people do not have very much familiarity with how to deal with car accident insurance issues. Recently, Edmunds released an in-depth article about the process insurance companies use to...
Read MoreTexas Oil Rig Workers Face Risk of Hand Injuries
Oil rig accidents are often catastrophic. Explosions, oil spills, and malfunctioning equipment are among possible problems, which may develop on an offshore or onshore oil rig. Many of these problems make the news because of the tremendous damage they cause, including serious injuries to workers on the rig. The fatality rate in the oil and...
Read MoreTexas Landlord Obligations Under Premises Liability Laws
Tenants in an apartment have the right to expect the property will be reasonably safe so they are not exposed to unnecessary risks or unacceptable dangers. Property owners and managers have basic obligations like maintaining common areas. Property owners, apartment managers and/or security companies can potentially become responsible if they fail in their obligations to...
Read MoreTexas Among Worst States for Accidents in Construction Zones
Summer season in Texas is prime time for road construction. Construction can cause a significant risk not just to workers performing the construction job but also to motorists on the road. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data highlights the number of fatalities over the years in construction zones, revealing hundreds or even thousands of...
Read MoreNHTSA Could Reduce T-Bone Accident Dangers For San Antonio Motorists
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports installation of side airbags in all vehicles in the United States could prevent 700 to 1,000 deaths a year. Despite the obvious life-saving benefits, NHTSA has not taken action to either standardize requirements for design and installation of side airbags, or to require all vehicles use side airbags as...
Read MoreUnderstanding Accident Risks for San Antonio Pedestrians
More than 4,000 pedestrians die annually in collisions with motor vehicles, and almost 70,000 pedestrians are hurt, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Pedestrians can suffer life-changing injuries or fatalities and should consult with an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer. More serious injuries can result in larger financial losses. Understanding Pedestrian Injury Risks An...
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