Auto Accidents

Riding a bicycle on the sidewalk often feels safer. Riders are worried about cars coming up behind them and sideswiping them or hitting them directly. To give themselves a bit more distance, they ride on the sidewalk instead of on the shoulder of the road or in the...

In Texas, all people—regardless of immigration status—have the right to file a personal injury claim if they are hurt by someone else’s negligence. This includes cases where a defective car part, such as faulty brakes or airbags, causes an accident. A car defect...

Public awareness campaigns have helped educate motorists about the risks of drunk driving and distracted driving. However, there is another dangerous driving condition that is arguably far more common than drunk driving or even distracted driving. Drowsy driving...

Anything that takes a driver's attention from the road can be considered a distraction. Distracted driving is a problem that has led to many accidents. You can sustain serious injuries because a driver was not paying attention to the road. Below are three types of...

Maintenance is one of the most important parts of owning a vehicle. While people think about things like having oil changes and putting gas in their vehicles, they may overlook the importance of tire maintenance.  Ensuring a vehicle’s tires are in good condition is...

Defective automotive parts are a hidden danger that many drivers may not consider until it is too late. The defects can lead to fatal accidents, injuries and death. Whether due to poor manufacturing, flawed designs or inadequate quality control, defective car parts...

Tailgating is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do. Yet it is also one of the most common errors drivers commit and is to blame for many crashes. Presumably, most drivers know it’s dangerous. So why do they still do it? Drivers often don’t realize they are...

When the wage earner of a family is killed or seriously injured, the entire family suffers an economic injury. They deserve justice that can help them get through this trying time. A surviving victim has their own claims to file in personal injury or worker’s...

You may see stickers on motorcycles saying, “Look twice for motorcyclists.” You also see driver awareness campaigns broadcasting the same message. Why is this? After all, cars don’t carry stickers saying, “Look twice for cars.”  People feel the need to warn drivers to...

When being followed by a tailgater, some drivers will respond by “brake checking” the other car. This just means that they suddenly and unexpectedly stomp on their brakes. The quick reduction in speed is designed to get the tailgater to back up. They almost get...