Blog: Accidents
- When Unsafe Truck Cargo Causes Accidents: What Houston Victims Should Know
Feb 27, 2026
Most people assume truck accidents happen because a driver made a mistake: Maybe the driver was speeding Maybe they were distracted Maybe they were too tired But sometimes the real problem is something most drivers never even think about. The cargo. Commercial trucks travel through Houston every day carrying massive loads. Construction materials, heavy equipment, retail goods, industrial supplies. When that cargo is not properly loaded, balanced, or secured, the truck itself becomes unpredictable. And...Read More - U.S. Govt. Ordered to Pay $5.4 Million to Injured Motorcyclist
Jun 27, 2014
United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of California, the Honorable Larry H. Burns has rendered a verdict awarding $5.4 million in damages against the United States Government in favor of motorcyclist John B. Hendrickson, who suffered severe injuries after a collision with an on-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent. The extent of his injuries required amputation of his leg. The court awarded over $6.3 million, apportioning fault of 85% to the U.S. Government...Read More - New Report: Deadliest Cities in America for Pedestrians
Jun 9, 2014
The National Complete Streets Coalition compiled a report titled Dangerous by Design which used a Pedestrian Danger Index (PDI) to rank the deadliest places in America for pedestrian traffic. Six of the ten top cities are in the south and Houston lands number 7 on that list! Here are the cities in order: Orlando, FL Tampa, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami, FL Memphis, TN Birmingham, AL Houston, TX Atlanta, GA Phoenix, AZ Charlotte, NC This Pedestrian...Read More