Auto Accidents Archives

Would a hands-free driving law make Texas roads safer?

Posted on January 23, 2019July 11, 2022

Distracted driving continues to be an issue that affects the safety of all drivers in Texas. With the rapid growth in technology and the widespread use of cell phones, most people driving have a phone in the car. Many drivers cannot resist the temptation to use their phones while also driving, many believing that they […]

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from a Remote Starter

Posted on January 9, 2019July 11, 2022

As winter is off to a not-so-cold start in South Texas, there is still time for the winter weather to sneak upon us. A winter-wonderland sounds great; however, there are many risks associated with such weather conditions. One of those dangerous risks is carbon monoxide poisoning. No one likes to get inside a brutally cold […]

Permian Basin – by the numbers

Posted on October 8, 2018April 20, 2023

· More than 7,000 active fields; · 250 miles wide and 300 miles long; · 4,991 drilling permits issued in 2018 so far; · Recent projections show an expected production of 5.4 million barrels per day (mbd) by 2023. With increased oilfield activity comes increased 18-wheeler and heavy truck traffic. With increased 18-wheeler traffic comes […]

Avoiding wrong-way drivers

Posted on September 25, 2018July 11, 2022

It seems as though the frequency of news stories involving wrong-way drivers has increased in recent years. For one reason or another, motorists often end up traveling the wrong way on highways. Others are moving into the oncoming lane of traffic on a two-lane road. All of these drivers heading right into oncoming traffic cause […]

Did your loved one die in a car accident? You may have a case.

Posted on August 31, 2018July 11, 2022

Texas families that are mourning the loss of a loved one after a fatal accident understand that it can affect them in many ways. From the grief associated with an unexpected loss to the financial expenses related to the crash, the aftermath of a fatal accident can be overwhelming. For some grieving families, however, there […]

Defective tire causes fatal crash

Posted on December 13, 2017July 11, 2022

One person was killed and two people injured when a pickup truck crashed into a guard rail near Colorado City, Texas on December 11, 2017. The crash occurred on Interstate 20 just east of the city. The accident happened when the tread separated on one of the truck’s tires, causing the vehicle to spin out […]

Is the airbag system in your car safe?

Posted on February 24, 2017July 11, 2022

Some automobile recalls are for relatively minor mechanical defects that are easily fixed. However, anything to do with the auto safety features is potentially very serious. In the December 2016 automobile and component recall report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), listed 18 recall notices involving defective airbags. Defects involving these vital […]

A Bumper Crop Of Vehicle Recalls In October 2016

Posted on November 30, 2016July 11, 2022

Every month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a list of manufacturer recalls affecting motor vehicles and components. For October 2016, there were 95 new recalls on the list. This is an important service that contributes to safety on America’s freeways, highways and streets. Some of the most significant recall notices that appear […]

Significant Motor Vehicle Recalls For September 2016

Posted on November 22, 2016July 11, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a list of manufacturer recalls affecting motor vehicles and components each month. These are some of the most significant recall notices issued during September 2016: Vehicles Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi Q7 vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to July 10, 2016. In the affected […]

Fiat Chrysler Fined $105m Over Recall Mismanagement

Posted on July 27, 2016July 11, 2022

Admitting to federal safety law violations, Fiat Chrysler has agreed to pay $105 million, submit to federal oversight, and hire an independent monitor. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fiat Chrysler had mishandled 23 recalls affecting approximately 11 million vehicles. The $105 million fine comprises two components: a $70 million cash fine and […]