No. While many people believe that pedestrians always have the right of way in every situation, this is not true. A pedestrian who is doing something illegal—jaywalking, for instance—could be considered negligent and found responsible for causing a Texas car…
Airbags have made a huge difference in the survivability of head-on car collisions, offering both drivers and occupants important protection from large forces generated in a crash. New airbags even have sensors that determine if inflation is needed, and if…
After an accident, the adrenaline and shock of the event can often make the moment seem like a blur. If our bones are all in one piece and we are not bleeding, it is easy to assume that everything is…
Pregnant or not, we are all quite vulnerable when traveling in motor vehicles. Even if we are relatively safe drivers, it is impossible to completely stay away from certain individuals who choose to drive recklessly or make poor decisions on…
That’s a great question. There are some things you and your family can do to minimize your chances of being involved in a Harris County car wreck during the holidays. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why…
Seat belts were developed as mass-market safety devices in cars in the 1960s. Within a decade, state governments (and eventually federal regulators) were ordering that they be installed in all new vehicles. For over half a century, seat belt safety…
Yes. As you know if you read the article on our main page, “Accidents with Emergency Vehicles,” crashes between cars and emergency vehicles in Houston, TX are quite common. Some of the most likely causes of this type of auto…
How often have you sat down to watch a movie only to pass out within twenty minutes? How many times have you sworn up and down that you’re not tired, only to zone out in the middle of a conversation?…
