Motorcycle Accidents Archives
Report: weather main factor in decreased motorcycle accidents
According to a recent report by a nonprofit by the name of Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of motorcycle accidents in 2013 is expected to decrease by about 7 percent when compared with the year before. At first hearing, this sounds like a good thing—and it is—but it doesn’t really indicate any improvement in […]
Truck Accidents Archives
Study: electronic recording devices can prevent truck crashes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently released the results of a study which found that the use of electronic hours-of-service recording devices can lower the risk of truck accidents. The study found that trucks equipped with such a device were 11.7 percent less likely to become involved in an accident. In addition, the crash […]
Car Accidents, Truck Accidents Archives
Damages: an important aspect of motor vehicle accident litigation
Motor vehicle accidents can involve some pretty serious accidents, particularly when large vehicles are involved. When a large truck or other commercial vehicle crashes into smaller vehicles at high speeds, the costs can be great. Although sources do not tell us the extent of the injuries, a Jefferson County woman is reportedly suing for injuries […]
Drunk Driving Accidents
Another victim of drunk-driving accident dies
A drunk-driving accident in Austin, Tx last month that left several people dead and numerous others injured has reportedly resulted in a fourth death. The most recent death was an 18-year Fort Worth man who was injured after being run over by the driver, who was apparently attempting to escape police at the time. The […]
Truck Accidents Archives
Major bus accident investigated by NHTSA
Texas readers may have heard about the major accident out in California involving a FedEx truck and a tour bus which left 10 people dead. The accident reportedly occurred when the FedEx driver went across the median and sideswiped a car and crashed into the bus. Following the collision, most of the students in the […]
Bicycle Accidents
Bicycle accident victims: know your rights for recovery
Have you ever tried to commute to work on a bicycle? If so, you know that bicycle commuting brings numerous challenges, from staying clean and smelling fresh when one arrives at work to avoiding a potentially life-threatening accident. In recent years, the growing popularity of bicycle commuting has been positive in many ways. After all, […]
Truck Accidents Archives
How likely am I to die in a Texas truck accident?
Truck accidents can occur anywhere, but according to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are certain states where they are more likely to occur. The report looked at data from 2012, during which year there were a total of 3,802 fatal truck crashes nationwide. That is about 8.3 percent of […]
Pedestrian Accidents Archives
Children injured in pedestrian accident near downtown Houston
In some cases, after an injurious or fatal auto accident, the collection of evidence has to go beyond a police investigation, particularly when the driver in a crash isn’t cited or charged with a crime. Further investigation may be especially important after accidents in which victims are killed or left unable to communicate their side […]
Bicycle Accidents
Police: Driver identified in fatal League City collision
Houston-area residents may have recently seen a circulated video showing a woman trying to get a security guard to help her repair her damaged vehicle. After conducting an accident reconstruction and interviewing numerous people, police believe that the woman pictured in the video was the driver in a hit-and-run collision that took the life of […]
Motorcycle Accidents
A viral video and a tragic accident: safety reminders
A television station in Austin, Texas, featured an interesting video in a recent newscast; the station has also posted the video on its website. The clip was taken by the driver of a motorcycle “lane splitting” through traffic. The driver posted the video to his Facebook page, the station reported, with the caption, “Catch me […]