Houston Personal Injury Blog - Denena Points, PC

Defective Guardrails Cause Injuries and Deaths to Motorists

While most defects that cause highway injuries occur in vehicles, there is a new culprit on the roadways that most motorists would never imagine posed a risk. The guardrail ‘end terminal caps’ manufactured by Trinity Highway Products have been found to be defective, and are now suspended from use in 40 states including Texas. The […]

Car Dealers Often Prohibited From Telling Customers of Known Defects

In the record-breaking surge of auto defects in 2014, lawmakers and the general public are searching for answers on how widespread defects can go unreported to consumers. Often, a simple repair or replacement of a part could mean the difference between life and death, as with the GM ignition switch defect which prevented airbags from […]

Update on GM Ignition Switch Recall: 92,000 More Vehicles To Start the New Year

In the never-ending ignition switch defect saga, GM has recalled an additional 92,000 vehicles this week to add to the millions already recalled. The defect has been linked to 42 deaths so far, and it appears that the problem has no end in sight. The most recent recall affects several different truck and SUV models, […]

Recall Fatigue May Prevent Vehicle Owners From Seeking Repair of Defects

While 2014 has seen a record number of recalls for vehicles with identified defects, there no guarantee that vehicle owners will heed the recall and come in for repairs. One of the reasons for this is what is being called ‘recall fatigue’, where there have been so many recalls that vehicle owners either don’t take […]

Large Truck Wrecks Often Cause Economic Damages Through Highway Closures and Blocked Access

One of the least discussed costs and damages of truck wrecks is the frequent closure of highways and exit ramps, causing very real economic damages to surrounding communities. This type of crash can involve multiple vehicles, spilled fuel and contaminants and released cargo, creating an accident scene that requires many hours of clean up and […]

Underreporting of Defects by Honda Motor For Over 10 Years

Honda Motor Company recently revealed in an audit that it had underreported defects through the Early Warning Reporting (EWR) system. EWR is a means for automakers to disclose defect claims that result in injuries or deaths. This system has obvious importance for informing government agencies which vehicles pose the greatest risks, and may be subject […]

Change in Rule For Truck Inspections Sacrifices Highway Safety

As of this month, there is a national rule change for truckers that could undermine the safety of large commercial trucks on the highway, just as truck accidents are on the rise. Until now, truckers were required to make pre and post-trip inspections of their vehicles, even if there were no obvious problems or defects. […]

Driver Fatigue Still a Leading Cause of Large Truck Accidents

It is no secret that the drivers of large commercial trucks are under time pressures to meet delivery deadlines, and that often means long hours behind the wheel. Although there are mandated rest periods, truck drivers will often ignore those rules to make sure that they are paid at the best rate possible for delivery. […]

2014 Was a Record Year For Recalls of Defective Autos

2014 Was a Record Year For Recalls of Defective Autos In this year alone, there were over 700 recalls of defective autos, affecting nearly 60 million vehicles. Some of those defective autos or parts resulted in deaths, that could have been prevented by higher quality design or manufacturing processes. A few examples of the auto […]