Just last week this blog reported on a fatal accident involving a Houston Metro bus that struck and killed a pedestrian as he was crossing the street. Houston residents should be shocked to find out that another bus driver has been fired after putting more people's...
When Houston residents rely on public transportation, they expect public transportation employees to operate with a certain level of respect for public safety. People should not have to fear for their safety when they want to use a bus or a subway.But it appears that...
A Houston television station has issued an alarming report that has left many residents worried about their safety. According to the report, since 2008, Houston police officers have been found to be at fault in at least 155 car accidents, and no tickets have been...
An alarming new study has been released that parents who frequently drive with children in car seats should take note of. The study found that several car manufacturers are failing to provide the necessary accommodations to safely strap in a car seat, which are...
Readers of this blog are all too aware of the dangers of drunk driving. It not only puts the driver's own life at risk, but it endangers the safety of other drivers, passengers and pedestrians. A recent fatal car accident in northeast Houston was likely caused by a...
One Texas city is trying an alternative punishment method to stamp out the problem of distracted driving. As Houston residents are aware, distracted driving, including texting, fiddling with a music player or talking on a cellphone, can have disastrous consequences. A...
When drivers are out late at night, they need to be on the lookout for parked vehicles. Vehicles parked in emergency lanes or on the shoulders are not fair game for other motorists, who may be driving dangerously.One pickup truck driver in Houston learned this the...
A suspected drunk driver took the life of a Houston child and almost killed another in a freak accident that most people would classify as a wrongful death.According to police and witnesses, a 7-year-old boy and his 4-year-old brother were hanging out with their...
When a hit-and-run accident occurs, the first thing a driver should do -- if he or she isn't injured -- is try to get the license plate number of the car that caused the accident. That and a vehicle description are the best pieces of evidence that police can use in...
This blog has not really had the opportunity to write about road rage. When someone gets too mad on the road and he or she takes it out on another driver, they open themselves up to criminal charges or personal injury lawsuits. If an accident happens, it's best for...
