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How To Avoid Texas Truck Accidents and What To Do If You’re In One
Car accidents can range from a nuisance to deadly, but truck accidents are much more likely to be seriously dangerous. In 2019, just over 2% of truck accidents in Texas resulted in at least one fatality. In comparison, less than half of 1% of passenger car accidents...
Good Samaritan Struck and Killed While Attempting to Assist Another Driver
A man was struck and killed at the intersection of the Katy Freeway and Fry Road when he got out of his vehicle to assist the victim of a wreck. The victim of the initial accident wasn’t injured, according to police. The Accidents The initial accident involved a...
6-Year-Old Not Wearing Seatbelt Critically Injured in Crash
A 6-year-old boy was critically injured on the night of Sunday, March 28th, when the vehicle he was riding in was rear ended. The boy was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Details of the Crash A crash on US-290 at 34th in Houston resulted in a boy being...
18-Wheeler Crashes Into Wrecked Vehicle, Narrowly Missing Sheriff’s Deputy
An 18-wheeler crashed into an already wrecked vehicle roughly a foot away from a sheriff's deputy who was responding to the incident on Tuesday, March 23rd. The shocking video showing the near-miss was shared on the Sheriff's Office Facebook page to raise awareness of...
What To Do If Your Injury Gets Worse After Your Settlement
Any minor injury has the potential to become a serious problem if something unexpected occurs. Given the fact that car accidents often cause major, complex health issues, it’s no surprise that many victims find themselves with injuries that worsen long after the...
Woman Dies After Being Hit by Train
A woman in Schertz, Texas, succumbed to her injuries shortly after being struck by a train. According to authorities, the woman was walking along the tracks when she was hit. Details About the Incident The incident occurred at around 5:04 p.m. on Saturday, March 20th,...
Mother, Baby, and Child Killed by Drunk Driver in Fiery Collision
A mother and two of her children were killed in a drunk driving accident which resulted in their vehicle catching fire. A third child, a 2-year-old boy, was airlifted to a hospital and is on life support. The Incident A 7-month-old baby, 5-year-old child, and their...
Wrong-Way Driver on Highway 288 Causes Major Crash
Just before 6 a.m. on Friday, March 19th, a cargo van driving the wrong way on Highway 288 in Houston caused a major collision involving at least four vehicles. The crash led to miles worth of backed-up traffic in the eastbound lanes of 610 South Loop. The Incident...
4 Most FAQs About Securing Compensation for an Out-of-State Car Accident
While most of us haven’t been doing much traveling over the past year, with vaccinations increasing and pandemic numbers on the decline, it’s likely that we’ll be able to hit the road just in time for summer. Unfortunately, accidents happen even when we’re on...
8 Immigrants Killed in Catastrophic Truck Accident Near the Texas Border
Eight passengers of a pickup truck loaded with immigrants were killed in a collision following a police chase for a traffic violation. The crash is one of the deadliest car accidents involving immigrants entering the country. The Accident Eight immigrants were killed...
