The National Transportation Safety Board joined forces with the Texas Department of Public Safety to determine what caused the erratic driver of a pickup truck to crash into a bus. As they continue the accident investigation, a number families mourn the loss of their loved ones. Another family wonders whether their loved one will leave the […]
Tag Archives: Car Accidents
Driving the wrong way on a highway or otherwise ending up in the path of an oncoming car greatly increases the risk of being involved in a devastating crash. In Texas and elsewhere, a head\-on collision all too often results in fatalities. The damage done to the victims always inevitably extends to their families as […]
Every Texas driver is responsible for paying close attention to the road and any other vehicles. Motorcycles tend to be more of a challenge to see because of their size, but that does not excuse a driver in a car accident. Knowing that some vehicles are more difficult to see should only increase the awareness […]
Construction zones are dangerous for both workers and motorists. When on foot, both workers and visitors to such a jobsite are at risk of being struck by moving equipment. Motorists driving through the area are at risk of having an auto accident. Everyone should be aware of the kind of work that goes on in […]
Even after Texas officials clear the scene of a crash, that does not necessarily mean that the investigation is closed. An accident investigation can take several weeks or months to complete, depending on the circumstances involved and the extent of any outstanding evidence. This is especially true in crashes involving fatalities in which crucial witnesses failed […]
Takata Corporation, an international car parts manufacturer, is already involved in the auto industry’s largest-ever recall. Takata airbags are installed in a huge variety of passenger vehicles, and most of them show no obvious manufacturing error. Yet at least 150 injuries and 16 deaths have been tied to Takata airbags exploding with great force, shattering […]
The aftermath of any motor vehicle accident has the potential to be completely chaotic. Cars are disabled and debris is scattered across the roadway, which quickly becomes congested with bystanders and rubberneckers. There are other people involved in the accident and witnesses gathering. If a crash is serious, police and ambulance will also be on […]
From time to time, Bexar County residents will hear about hit-and-run accidents in the news. Everyone knows that they have to stop, render assistance and provide information if they are involved in a car accident. But, what is the exact law that applies when a person is involved in an auto accident where a death […]
How do you put a price on a life completely altered by a car accident? How do you put a price on the lives of the loved ones now affected? It is not an easy process and no amount of money can ever do justice to the loss suffered. But seeking financial compensation in Texas […]
Getting into an accident is a jarring experience, and we don’t mean that only literally. People are often confused, shaken and in a fragile mental state after a car accident. In this condition, it is difficult to know what steps you need to take immediately after a car accident. If you have suffered some injuries […]