On the surface, car and truck accidents can seem similar: they both usually end in injuries and cause major vehicle damages. However, when you take a closer look, you'll notice the two types of collisions have many differences. Many types of large truck accidents can occur, which pose unique circumstances for victims and those at fault. With the help of
Car insurance plays an important role in all accidents. When two insured motorists are involved in a collision, they both report the accidents to their insurance companies. The insurance company will then likely conduct an investigation into the accident and determine who is at fault and if the victim is entitled to receive any compensation. Typically, any money that the
Earlier this month, a 13-year-old girl was seriously injured by a hit-and-run vehicle in Houston. Police are trying to identify the vehicle that hit the girl. The accident occurred around 6:30 pm on October 2, when the girl was walking on Ella Boulevard with her brother. They were trying to cross the street when the girl was hit by the
Seat belt use is at an all-time high in the U.S., at almost 90 percent of vehicle occupants buckling up. Every state except for New Hampshire has some type of law requiring those in the front seat to buckle up. Twenty-nine states also require back seat occupants to buckle up. However, despite the use of seat belts, about half of
It’s very common immediately after an accident for a claims adjuster to call you and try to settle the claim quickly. It can be very tempting to accept the first settlement offer without consulting with an attorney. However, that is normally a mistake. There are some important things to keep in mind before you sign on the dotted line. First,
A Houston father has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and endangering a child as a result of letting his daughter drive his vehicle. His daughter struck and killed a man and his dog while she was driving. The crash occurred on Beverly Hill Street at Fountain View in an apartment complex. The man who was killed was walking his
A bicyclist was killed in Houston after a collision with an SUV. The accident occurred shortly before 10 a.m. near the inbound service road of the Katy Freeway at Beltway 8. Officials believe that the bicycle was traveling north on the Beltway 8 service road while the vehicle was heading eastbound on the Katy Freeway service road. The bicyclist failed
For decades, riding in the back seat was considered the safest place to be in a vehicle. However, seatbelt technology has changed. Experts now say that depending on the vehicle, the front seat may be safer than the back seat for many. The technology that has changed in recent years involves seatbelt sensors. New sensors are contained in many new
Police are investigating a drunk driving crash that occurred in west Houston. The crash killed two people. Three more were taken to the hospital. According to police, just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, a Cadillac crashed into a Lexus. The accident occurred on Richmond near Hillcroft. The two people inside the Lexus were killed. The driver of the Cadillac and
A tragic accident occurred in Conroe that killed one driver and injured another. The accident happened just after midnight on I-45 at the Highway 242 exit. A man driving a Toyota truck was attempting to take the exit when he hit some barrels near a concrete barrier, causing his truck to slip and slide before it stopped about 100 feet