May, 2016 | B. L. Jensen, L.P.

When drinking and driving are mixed, lives can be lost

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | May 26, 2016 | Car Accidents

One hopes that this Memorial Day weekend will be a safe one for all those here in the Houston area, particularly out on the roads. Many things can affect how safe the roads are over a holiday weekend. One is how careful drivers are to avoid mixing drinking and...

Should You Be Paying For Your Own Medical Treatment After A Car Accident?

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | May 23, 2016 | Car Accidents

Recovering from an injury suffered in a motor vehicle accident can take time, if a complete recovery is even possible. Medical bills will pile up fast. Doctor visits, physical therapy, surgery and prescriptions are not cheap. Should you have to cover these costs on...

Increased connectivity in trucking and hacking concerns

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | May 20, 2016 | Truck Accidents

With the developments that have occurred in internet and digital technologies, increased connectivity is something that has been occurring in all sorts of different contexts and industries. This includes the trucking industry.One way connectivity is present in the...

When are tempers particularly high on the roads?

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | May 16, 2016 | Car Accidents

Losing one’s temper can be problematic in any circumstance. Behind the wheel though, it can be downright dangerous. When a person’s temper flares when driving, and they allow their temper to control how they act behind the wheel, it could result in them...

Car radios and distracted driving

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | May 11, 2016 | Car Accidents

Just because a driver puts their phone away when behind the wheel doesn’t mean they are immune to distracted driving. There are numerous things beyond cellphones that have the potential to be distracting to drivers. One such thing is a car radio.One possibly...

Report: truck involvement in U.S. injury accidents went up

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | May 6, 2016 | Truck Accidents

Among the harms truck accidents can cause are serious injuries. Statistics suggest that the U.S. may have recently experienced a trend of increases in injury-causing truck accidents.The statistics are from a recent report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

What parents can do to promote good driving practices for teens

On Behalf of B. L. Jensen, L.P. | May 4, 2016 | Car Accidents

In some situations, how a teen acts can have major long-term ramifications, both for the teen and others. One such situation is when a teen is behind the wheel.Sadly, the roads can be a dangerous place for teens. Auto accidents can inflict serious injuries on teens....