In the U.S. legal system, there are basically two different venues through which to pursue actions; civil and criminal. Sometimes the facts of a single case will be brought before both courts. They may even advance almost concurrently. Most often, though, the proceedings progress independently.
Houston bus driver cited in crash that sent 7 to hospital
Mass transit is an integral part of travel in any major city today. Getting a lot of people from point A to point Z, and any points in between, requires special logistics. There's also an imperative to do it all safely and that's an obligation that falls to the bus companies and the drivers who operate their vehicles.
Mystery remains about why trash-filled semi overturned
Loading a vehicle with a lot of stuff for a long haul is something that takes a certain level of attention and skill. Truck drivers know there can be risks of serious accidents if materials they're hauling are loaded on the trailer just so and properly secured.
SUVs, trucks, vans more rollover-prone than other vehicles
Safety ratings on cars, SUVs and trucks are often used as major selling points by manufacturers. That only makes sense. We all want to be as safe as we can be on the road.
Corpus Christi 'hands-free' law aims to cut driver distractions
There has really never been a shortage of distractions for drivers on the road. And where there are distractions, accidents are not uncommon. These days, though, the sources of distraction seem to be growing exponentially.
Woman's police custody-death raises wrongful death questions
When a car accident occurs that results in someone's death, a clock of sorts begins ticking. Under Texas law, the window for making a claim of wrongful death is two years. That may seem like a long time, but if one delays consulting an attorney that long it may be detrimental. Evidence can be lost. Witness recollections can fade. Pursuit of any possible claim for compensation is likely to be most effective if an attorney is contacted swiftly.
