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Category Archives: Negligence
2 People Injured as a School Bus Crashes into a Construction Zone
A Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District bus collided with a dump truck in Brazoria County around 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The crash, captured on dashcam footage, occurred on County Road 335 and Highway 36, with a road crew worker seemingly trying to flag…
The Dangers of Driving: Stopping on the Shoulder
If you drive on Texas roadways, and particularly highways, chances are that you will see a vehicle stopped on the shoulder. Whether it’s for a mechanical problem, such as a flat tire, or a traffic stop, shoulders of highways and roadways in Texas are frequently…
Supreme Court of Texas Reviews $100M Verdict Against Top Trucking Company
In December 2014, the Blake Family was traveling on a Texas roadway when they crossed over the median and collided with a Werner Enterprises 18-wheeler. The result of this collision was the death of one of the Blakes’ children and significant injuries to the three…
Recent Propane Explosion in Brookshire
Last Wednesday afternoon, an explosion at the RapidXchange propane distribution center in Brookshire, Texas sent shockwaves through the community. First responders arrived quickly at the scene, located at 30313 FM 529, after reports of the explosion and subsequent fire came in around 1:15 p.m. Flames…
Houston Helicopter Crash: A Tragic Reminder of the Importance of Safety
A devastating helicopter crash in Houston on Sunday has left four people dead, including a child, after the privately-owned Robinson R44 helicopter collided with a radio tower, igniting a fire near residential homes. The helicopter took off from Ellington Airport before striking the tower, resulting…
Avoiding Fines: Understanding Texas’ Front and Rear License Plate Laws
In Texas, vehicles are mandated to display both front and rear license plates. This requirement is intended to enhance safety by aiding law enforcement in vehicle identification and facilitating toll operations and traffic monitoring. While the dual plate system offers benefits, such as quicker identification…
Differences Between Negligence and Gross Negligence in Texas
Texas law clearly distinguishes between negligence and gross negligence. Under Texas law, negligence occurs when a person fails to exercise the degree of care that a reasonably prudent person would have used under same or similar circumstances. For instance, a driver who fails to stop…
Know Your Rights: When Unsecured Loads on Houston Highways Cause Injury
Houston roadways are crowded with vehicles transporting heavy machinery, tools, and equipment, often for construction or industrial purposes. Unfortunately, not all drivers or companies take the necessary precautions to secure these loads properly. Loose objects, like heavy tools or machinery parts, can easily fall off…
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