More than a dozen people were killed in a bus accident on the way back from a senior retreat. The 13 people were elderly members of the First Baptist Church of New Braunfels, and they'd spent time at the Alto Frio Baptist Camp and Conference Center before heading home...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
3 things every big rig driver should do before each trip
Every semi driver needs to do one thing before hitting the open road: Inspect his or her vehicle for safety. Drivers bear the final responsibility for making certain that they don't allow an unsafe vehicle out on the road that could endanger everyone in its path.What...
How dangerous is drowsy driving, really?
The United States is a nation of tired people -- many of whom are getting behind the wheel in a dangerously sleepy state.In a series of studies from 2000 to 2005, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) found even the best-available figures on sleep deprivation aren't...
Carbon monoxide poisoning a risk for vehicle owners
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that's also highly toxic -- and it's becoming a serious issue for some sports utility vehicle (SUV) owners.In particular, Ford Explorers have come under scrutiny lately after a Texas police department experienced several...
The cost of motor vehicle crash deaths in Texas
Motor vehicle crashes are an inherent part of our lives, no matter the safety initiatives taken by local and state law enforcement agencies. With more and more distractions entering our lives, it has become increasingly difficult for police officers to enforce traffic...
Texas rollover accident kills 1 and injures 5 others
A rollover accident in Falls County on State Highway 6 killed one and injured five others late last week. The accident happened on Wednesday night and involved just one vehicle. The other five occupants of the vehicle were all seriously injured in the rollover...
3 major impacts a personal injury has on your life
A personal injury affects more than just your physical body. You suffer emotional strain and might have to struggle with your job or social obligations. A personal injury affects almost all aspects of your life. Here are three ways that a personal injury may affect...
Excessive speed to blame for trucking accident involving 2 teens
A GMC pickup being driven by an 18-year-old collided early Tuesday morning, March 14, 2017, with a tractor-trailer. The accident, which involved the cab of the truck becoming flattened as it skid under the trailer of the 18-wheeler, resulted in serious injuries to...
When a bus comes to a railroad crossing: Know the safety rules
Even though train accidents and deaths have decreased significantly in the last 10 years, the reduction is mostly from control over the trains themselves -- things like stopping trains from speeding and derailing. None of the improvements made so far can prevent...
Car accidents that can be extra frustrating
Now, you're never going to get in a car accident and be in a good mood about it. If someone else caused the crash, you're almost guaranteed to be frustrated. You could be on the way to the hospital, you may need a new car entirely, or, at the very least, your plans...
