Monthly Archives: June 2023
What Causes Car Crashes?
Media reports often refer to these incidents as “accidents,” but that’s usually not the case. The A-word implies that the incident was inevitable and unavoidable. Instead, some form of driver error causes over 98 percent of the car crashes in Texas. Common kinds of driver error, as well as the responsible causes in the… Read More »
Overcoming Motorcycle Crash Defenses In Texas
Despite coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, in 2020, the number of fatal motorcycle wrecks hit an all-time high. Even if these victims survive, they normally sustain catastrophic (life-threatening) injuries. These injuries include TBIs (traumatic brain injuries), PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), severe broken bones, and other wounds that are normally permanent, at least to an extent…. Read More »
Dual Fatal Semi-Truck Wreck In Mont Belvieu
A mother and child are dead after the mother’s SUV collided with a semi-truck attempting an illegal U-turn. Mont Belvieu police said initial information indicated the tractor-trailer rig was traveling northbound on Eagle Drive, and attempted a U-turn across both lanes of traffic. The truck became stuck in the right-of-way area during the U-turn,… Read More »
Drowsy Truck Driver Rules Changes Backfire
During and after the pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rolled back many hours of service safety laws. Despite these changes, the number of violations increased. The agency did not offer an explanation for the spike in HOS and HOS out-of-service driver violations, but suggested the COVID-19 pandemic could have influenced the outcome…. Read More »