Houston Car Accident Blog
Metro Averages 3 Wrecks Per Day
In 2009 alone, Metro buses were involved in over 1,000 collisions in Houston and surrounding areas, according to a recent Houston Chronicle article. Those collisions, many of which were considered largely preventable, often resulted in injuries to bus riders, other drivers and even pedestrians.
Hit and Run Leaves 2 Hurt
On May 22nd, 2010, two people suffered serious injuries following a hit-and-run on Highway 6 near Holloway Road in Santa Fe, Texas. While attempting to cross Highway 6, a Kia sedan struck an Acura and then fled down Holloway Road.
The Dangers of 18-Wheelers and Other Large Trucks
Unfortunately, in the United States alone, there are over 100,000 accidents involving 18-wheelers or other large trucks each year. These usually result in over 5000 fatalities and 90,000 injuries annually. In Texas, there were over 18,000 large truck accidents between January and November of 2008 alone.
The Most Common Types of Car Accidents
Every year in the United States there are literally millions of auto accidents. From January through November of 2008 alone, there were over 359,000 automobile accidents just in the state of Texas. By analyzing these statistics it becomes clear that certain types of car accidents tend to happen more frequently than others.
More Car Accident Fatalities, Less Cars
The Washington Post has recently published results from a motor vehicle collision study that may explain why ninety percent of world wide car collission occur in countries with fewer than half of the cars.
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Harris County-A Dangerous Place to Drive
Harris County, the most populated county in the state of Texas, is a great place to live. With such a large population, however, one would expect that there are quite a few auto accidents that take place within the county limits each year.
Over Half of Texas Teen Drivers Drive Drunk
If you have been hit by a teenage driver in Texas, you should not be alarmed about the results from Allstate’s recent Texas teen driving habit study. Of 233 Texas teen drivers polled, over fifty percent admit to drinking and driving.
Defective Chrysler and Jeep Vehicles Protected By Bankruptcy
Although not widely known, a Federal Bankruptcy Court has exempted the “new” Chrysler for past liabilities related to defective cars.
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Fitts Zehl Recent News
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- Three Firefighters Injured En Route To An Auto Accident
- No Charges Recommended In 2009 HFD Crash Killing 1 and Injuring 10
- Texting Behind The Wheel Results In $22 Million Dollar Verdict
- Tragic Rollover Wreck Kills One Houston Man and Injures Four Others
- Bastrop Wreck Kills Three Young Children
- Seatbelts: How Important Are They?
- Houston Woman Crashes Car Through Store Window
- Safety First: What To Do If Your Car Breaks Down On The Freeway
- Distracted Drivers: Negligence on the Road
- Hit By a Driver Without Insurance in Texas?