Recent Blog Posts
Airplane near-misses versus airplane accidents
There are a lot of near-misses (or, more accurately, near-hits) when it comes to airplane crashes. There are certainly enough to scare anyone who is already on the edge when it comes to flying. Recently, here in Texas, at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, two United Airlines jets came closer than anyone on the… Read More »
Brain injury does not hold 1 young man down
A young Texas boy was involved in a car accident approximately 10 years ago. The car he was riding in was blindsided, and he suffered severe brain injury and a broken neck. The now 14-year-old is determined not to let his injuries keep him down. The young man is an avid sports fan, which… Read More »
Texas car accident kills baby in stroller after car ran red light
Car accidents happen for many reasons in Texas. When residents are driving, following too closely to the vehicle in front of them can lead to accidents if the driver in front of them steps on the brakes too quickly. When drivers take their eyes off of the road, their lack of visual attention can… Read More »
DNA links Travis County Jail inmate to sexual assault
Austin police were able to use DNA evidence to charge a Travis County Jail inmate with aggravated sexual assault of a child in an incident that occurred last July. The 21-year-old inmate was already incarcerated on unrelated charges when police learned that his DNA was a match for evidence that was collected from a… Read More »
Texas has high numbers of kids killed in cars with drunk drivers
A study was recently published by a well-known university’s school of medicine regarding car crashes that kill children. The study found that Texas and California had the highest total numbers of children killed while riding with a drunk driver, researchers said. Texas had 272 deaths and California had 135 during the 10- year period… Read More »
Texas child sent to hospital after school bus backs into car
Texas school bus accidents can happen for many reasons, and several different circumstances can contribute to these crashes. The bus may have a collision with a fixed object or crash into another vehicle. Buses may overturn in a crash. Most school buses are not equipped with safety belts, and children could be injured if… Read More »
Texas man given 10 years’ probation in deadly hit-and-run
A Texas man was recently sentenced to 10 years’ probation for not stopping after he hit a woman with his Jeep as she walked along the shoulder of the road during the early morning hours one day in October 2012. Police said that a man was driving when he and a friend left a… Read More »
Texas small plane crash kills mother
Personal planes and charter plane rental companies are becoming more popular in Texas. As the price of planes becomes more economical, travelers look for more convenient choices over large commercial flights. No matter what you fly, safety has to be the first consideration. Texas police reported that a single-engine plane crashed one night near… Read More »
Texas man survives after cement truck crashes into his minivan
Texans know that small vehicles are no match against the sheer size and weight of commercial vehicles in a collision. Anyone involved in a trucking accident is likely to sustain serious injuries; however, there are some lucky drivers who escape with just a few cuts and bruises. A Utah man’s dashboard camera captured a… Read More »
Two members of Texas family killed in car crash
Texas drivers have an obligation to exercise care and discipline in the operation of their vehicles. Driving an automobile is a big responsibility; even a small error or lapse in judgment by a driver can result in a serious injury or death of another motorist or pedestrian. Drunk drivers are the reason for many… Read More »
