A bizarre accident has claimed the life of an elderly man and a boy in West Texas. The pair, a 79-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy, were in a sailplane, a type of glider, when one of the craft's wings broke off at an altitude of about 2,000 feet. The incident...
Everyone in Texas knows that drivers who have been drinking are dangerous to themselves and everyone else on the road. However, someone who is ultimately charged with driving under the influence might not have used alcohol at all. Sometimes the "influence" refers to...
Parents of kids in Texas who play sports are always on the lookout for injuries that are affecting their children. If gets get hurt early in life, despite their ability to be durable and bounce back, there is always a chance that their injuries will end up being...
For many parents, letting their children get behind the wheel is a mixed blessing. While parents may be grateful for not having to drive teenagers to dance classes and soccer games, that relief is tinged somewhat by the uncertainty of having an inexperienced -- and...
When school buses are involved in car accidents in Houston, a whole community holds its collective breath. A recent accident led to nine schoolchildren being sent to Houston Northwest Medical Center, but fortunately all the injuries appeared to be minor.According to...
With spring just around the corner, it's likely that many people in Texas may assume that the worst of the winter weather is over. But many Texans received a harsh reminder this week, as a punishing winter storm system moved through parts of the state, dumping several...
Residents of the Houston suburb of Missouri City, Texas, are up in arms about a new fee enacted by city lawmakers that many are afraid could leave car accident victims footing the bill for their own treatment. The new expense, lovingly referred to as the "crash tax,"...
It's important to remember when filing a lawsuit against a party who was negligent in causing injury or death that there could be more entities that are liable. In the case of a truck accident, you may not just file suit against the driver, but the trucking company...
When most people buy a new or used car, one of the things they are most likely to care about are the safety features. If you knew ahead of time that a car's seat belts would not protect you in an accident, would you still buy the car and not address the problem? When...
Richard Weaver of successfully defended a commercial transportation company in a wrongful death lawsuit. The case was called to trial and judgment was found in favor of the defendant, Weaver's client. is...
