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Intersections are dangerous. These are the places on the roadway where traffic converges all at once, coming from all different directions. Some drivers want to go straight, and some want to make turns. Sometimes, drivers have to cross lanes of oncoming traffic to get to their destination. Regardless of the circumstances, some intersections are particularly dangerous, and our Houston personal injury attorney wanted to discuss why that is the case. The Safety Issues At Intersections According to information available from…

In most situations, vehicle drivers are required to yield the right of way to pedestrians, particularly if they see them and have the ability to stop before an incident occurs. When a failure to do so results in an crash, the end result is often a personal injury lawsuit in Houston. The reality is that there are various laws in place to prevent jaywalking, but what happens if a jaywalker gets struck by a vehicle? Who is at fault when…

Runaway trucks can be incredibly dangerous. This occurs when large commercial trucks lose control, usually because the braking system fails. When this occurs, there are very few chances for a commercial truck to stop naturally. Here, we want to discuss what exactly causes runaway trucks and who could be at fault if an accident occurs as a result of a runaway truck incident.  Defining a Runaway Truck A runaway truck is a larger commercial truck that has last the use…

Driving a vehicle on the roadway inevitably means that you will share the road with a larger commercial truck. These large vehicles can be intimidating, and the reality is that any collision between a regular vehicle and a larger semi-truck could result in significant injuries and property damage. However, there are ways to remain safe around these larger vehicles, and here we want to share some top safety tips for doing so. Stay Out of Blind Spots Large commercial trucks…

Tires are perhaps the most important part of a larger commercial truck, particularly when it comes to the day-to-day activities of the vehicle. Unfortunately, these truck tires can lead to significant injuries in many ways. In some cases, tires can fly off of the truck and cause accidents on their own. In other cases, bad tires can lead to the entire truck colliding with other vehicles on the roadway. Here, we want to discuss how often semi-truck tires need to…