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It’s a Texas Epidemic: Another Drunk Drives Right into a Police Car

Texas car crash attorneys point out that this incident happened in San Antonio, TX and not Harris County this time. A suspected drunken driver made a U-turn right into a police cruiser. For those of you who might doubt that alcohol impairs your judgment, just look at the recent rash of accidents involving drunken drivers […]

What Happened in These Texas School Bus Wrecks?

This weekend saw two serious school bus accidents in Texas. One involved a university bus belonging to Abilene Christian University on Friday, November 4, 2011. That accident resulted in one student’s tragic death and the critical injury of four others. The other accident involved two Houston I.S.D. buses and sent at least 10 students to […]

What you may need to know about collecting Texas workers’ compensation when your Texas City employer labels you as a contractor

Texas City work accident lawyers point out that under Texas workers’ compensation laws, your employer isn’t responsible for ensuring safe working conditions for contractors. The law basically assumes that an independent contractor is in the best position to ensure his own safe working conditions. So a contractor injured at work can’t obtain financial compensation from […]

Operating errors can cause massive injuries on roller coasters

Tuesday morning at the Van Huong Mai amusement park in Vietnam, 5 unfortunate riders went into a terrifying free fall of more than 50 feet when the operating system of the roller coaster they were riding experienced a technical error. The error caused the platform they were on to go into the sudden free fall […]

What Happens During a DWI Investigation by Houston, TX Police?

Houston injury lawyers know that police departments generally follow guidelines promulgated by the NHTSA in conducting their DWI investigations. The NHTSA DWI investigation guidelines intend to help make law enforcement officers better able to determine when a driver is intoxicated. The guidelines also govern the administration of SFSTs (Standardized Field Sobriety Tests). The NHTSA DWI […]

Some difficulties you could encounter when your car suffers a recall

Lake Jackson product defect lawyers understand that manufacturers and the government announce product recalls frequently throughout the year. Owners of products affected by the recalls may believe that they’ll receive an immediate remedy to their defective product. But there are actually several situations where you might find your attempt to seek a remedy for a […]

Important Information on Red Light Running Accidents in Coastal Texas

Insurers and their actuaries keep tabs on the frequency and types of accidents that occur to help them properly valuate insurance rates. Our Pearland, TX accident lawyers learn from them that about 1,000 deaths and more than 200,000 injuries occur each year because of drivers who run red lights at intersections. Approximately 15% of collisions […]

The Catastrophic Injury Potential from Pearland, TX Motorcycle Crashes

If you ride a motorcycle, and you’ve ever had a wreck, you probably already know the potential for severe injury from such accidents. Even with a good helmet, and all the best safety gear and clothing you can put on, a Pearland, TX motorcycle wreck presents a sudden, violent, and terrible event that can change, […]

School Bus Safety: Why Don’t More Katy, TX School Buses Have Seatbelts?

1. Katy, TX injury lawyers note that modern Katy, TX school buses are actually very safe, and have special seats designed to reduce the dangers of injury from a crash impact. The thickly padded, container-type seats are positioned closely together to help absorb the impact of a wreck and cushion the child from potential injuries. […]