The Lapeze & Johns Blog
What NOT to Do After a Large Truck Accident
Texas traffic laws and regulations are complex, and often one’s actions or words can be misconstrued and used against them either in civil court or during other stages in the settlement following a truck accident. Knowing what actions to avoid beforehand, however, can...
read moreSuction Dredge Vessel Accidents and The Injuries They Cause to Maritime Workers
Dredging work is one of the larger sources of maritime employment along the inland waters of America today; massive dredging machines are a common sight along many of our major bodies of water like the Gulf of Mexico. This profession involves the usage of specialized...
read moreBicyclists and the Right of Way
On Monday, August 12 around 5:30 a.m., a bicyclist was hit and killed in Houston. The Incident Investigators say the accident occurred just north of I-10 on Barker Cypress Rd and S. Park View Drive. A bicyclist and a Silverado pickup were both headed southbound along...
read moreReduce Your Speed and Stop for Pedestrians; School Is Back In Session!
Now that the back-to-school season has returned, traffic congestion will be picking up in school zones during the early morning and mid-afternoon commutes. Because of this busy time of year, car accidents are a common occurrence, and it is up to us to learn from past...
read moreHouston Accident Leads to Multiple Deaths
On July 29th, a Houston car accident resulted in the death of two individuals and the hospitalization of three others. The cause of this accident has been determined to be drunk driving. Houston police stated that a Cadillac crashed into a Lexus just before 3 a.m. on...
read moreExxonMobil Baytown Accident Leads to 66 Injured Workers
On Wednesday, July 31st, at approximately 11:07 a.m., a large explosion occurred at the ExxonMobil oil refinery in Baytown, TX. The incident resulted in 66 employees being medically evacuated, while 37 of them had to receive treatment for injuries. Baytown officials...
read morePlay It Safe During the Back-to-School Rush: How to Avoid Parking Lot Accidents
The start of the new school year is just a few short weeks away, which means families all over the Houston metro area will be hitting their favorite stores to purchase new school clothes and supplies. Unfortunately, the back-to-school rush means crowded roads, parking...
read moreImportant Truck Accident Statistics You Need to Know
The trucking industry in the United States is one of the largest industries in the world. Fleets of 18-wheelers and big rigs generate up to $671 billion worth of goods on an annual basis. These colossal vehicles are 80,000 pounds of speeding metal, posing a threat to...
read moreNeck & Back Injuries You Can Suffer from When in a Truck Accident
The human body is very fragile, especially the neck and back area. The tendons, muscles, and ligaments in these regions can be easily damaged in a truck accident, especially in rear-end accidents. Oftentimes, truck accidents happen suddenly and without warning,...
read moreHoustonians: Stay Safe When Driving During Summer Storms
Our beautiful city of Houston has seen quite a bit of rain in recent weeks and we’re likely to continue seeing some heavy storms throughout the rest of the summer. While a bit of rain can help to relieve us of that grueling summer heat, driving in the rain is another...
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