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Hands-Free Driving Devices: Everything You Need to Know

As cell phones and communication technology grow increasingly popular, drivers are struggling more and more to ignore them while on the road. Those text messages coming through seem to demand an immediate response. An incoming phone call catches their attention at that moment, regardless of the driver’s other needs. As accidents have risen due to […]

Head-On Truck Collisions

Truck-involved head-on collisions make for some of the most horrific crashes on Texas and Louisiana roads. The stories I’ve linked above led to trucks bursting into flames, passenger vehicles mangled beyond recognition, catastrophic injuries, and deaths. You might think head-on collisions involving heavy trucks are rare. But you’d be wrong. They. Happen. All. The. Time. […]

New Orleans’ Most Dangerous Holiday: The History of Mardi Gras

Every year during Mardi Gras, tourists flood the streets of New Orleans to let the good times roll. This year, Mardi Gras is on Tuesday, February 16th, and we’d like to take this opportunity to share the history of this celebration and some of the hazards surrounding it. Whether you’re a visitor or a resident […]

Hitch Accidents/Runaway Trailer Accidents

When Truck Drivers and Trucking Companies Are Negligent Every truck accident is harrowing, but hitch accidents that result in runaway trailers are terrifying and often deadly. Trucking companies are responsible for sending safe truckers in safely manufactured and maintained trucks out on the road. When they fail to do so, fatal accidents can result. If […]

Holiday Parking Lot Accidents & Safety

Did you know approximately 20% of all car accidents occur in parking lots? When you think about it, there’s plenty to contend with in a parking lot: twists, turns, low visibility, crowds of distracted shoppers, and many moving vehicles. Whether they’re checking text messages or hunting for a coveted parking space, distracted drivers abound. The […]

Should I Go to the Hospital After a Car Accident?

Many people refuse medical care immediately after an accident, only to find out that they actually sustained serious injuries. When you get into a car accident, you should always let the emergency medical technicians check you over, but keep in mind that first responders face limitations in what they can evaluate because they do not […]

A Checklist: What to Do After a Houston Car Accident

Each year, thousands of people sustain injuries in Houston car accidents. If you are one of them, you need to know what to do after a Houston car accident so you don’t jeopardize your legal rights to receive financial compensation. Unfortunately, at an accident scene, you’re usually on your own. You must do everything you […]

Houston Car Driver Fatigue

The hustle and bustle of Houston can often make for exhausting days, indirectly leading to a growing menace on the city’s roads — driver fatigue. When an over-exhausted person decides to get behind the wheel, potentially severe consequences may follow, endangering not only their life but also the lives of others sharing the road. Fatigued […]

Houston Dump and Garbage Trucks

The large population and number of tourists in the Houston area produce tons of garbage every day. Roads need constant repair, and new roads and new construction zones keep dump trucks busy every day. This means there’s a number of large trucks carrying heavy loads all over the city, day in and day out. With […]