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What is the New Texas DWI Law, & Can It Help Prevent Katy, TX Wrecks?

On September 1, 2011, a new law went into effect in Texas that provides enhanced penalties in some DWI cases. When authorities find that drivers caught for DWI (driving while intoxicated) have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of at least 0.15%, the possible punishment is twice as severe as under the old law. Problems in […]

Some Things to Know About Trucks, Sleep Apnea & Driving in Pearland, TX

Studies on sleep apnea show that obesity and age increase the risks of sleep apnea. Severe sleep apnea is often associated with diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Men more commonly have sleep apnea than women. About 6% of the general population has severe sleep apnea (OSA). Different studies show that between 6% and […]

Are Truckers with Sleep Apnea More Likely to Have Pearland, TX Wrecks?

Several studies have been made of the risk that sleep apnea in truck drivers poses for causing truck crashes. The various studies present differing results. The major government study on the issue did not draw conclusive answers. That study’s only strong conclusion said that truckers with severe sleep apnea experienced greater risks of severe truck […]

The 4 Essential Elements that You Must Prove to Win Your Case

In a civil claim for damages such as a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim following an accident, you must clearly and convincingly prove 4 essential elements of your case. After you file a claim for compensation, a pre-trial period of “discovery” follows. During this pre-trial phase of your case, you and the […]

You Need a Savvy Injury Lawyer to Find the Evidence to Prove Your Case

We explain why you’ll need an experienced Pasadena accident lawyer to help you gather evidence. You need solid, convincing evidence to prove your accident claim and to obtain the monetary compensation you need to move forward in life after your accident. Evidence is fleeting. Evidence begins to disappear or degrade from the moment the accident […]

Important School Bus Crash Data for Anyone with School-Age Children

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a federal agency that compiles all kinds of road and vehicle safety data for the United States. Their report on School Transportation-Related Crashes, revised in March 2011, says that since 2000, 371,104 people have died in U.S. motor vehicle wrecks. The NHTSA report further states that since […]

Houston Truck Wreck Lawyer on Proposed Federal Ban of Cell Phones

Texting while driving has become a serious problem for drivers in all 50 states. Texas is no exception. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a proposed ban for all commercial drivers from using cell phones for both talking and texting. This change could help prevent serious injuries from a Houston truck wreck. If someone […]

Update on the Socorro, TX Fatal Street Racing Rollover Wreck

Deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff’s office arrested a 25-year-old Clint, TX man early yesterday. The Clint man, Juan Marin Castillo, Jr., had crashed his gray 1999 Mazda pickup head-on into a parked police vehicle around 1 a.m. Police had shut down a portion of eastbound I-10 between Clint and Horizon City to investigate […]

Hazards that Dangerous Texas Drivers Present to First Responders

Drunken driving and street racing take top spots for sources of hazards on Texas roads. A drunken driver just crashed into a parked police car at the scene of a street racing rollover accident that authorities had closed off. The drunken driver failed to observe the road closure. The police officer just managed to jump […]