In recent years, pedestrian deaths have been on the rise in Houston. In fact, 2016 saw a total of 71 pedestrian deaths citywide. This marks a 31 percent increase from 2015. But Gulfton, a section of Houston located west of Interstate 610 and nested just below Interstate 69, has been identified as one of the...
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Intersections a Hot Spot for San Antonio Motorcycle Accidents
The San Antonio Express-News reports motorcycle accidents at intersections remain a primary threat to riders. “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” is an awareness program by the Texas Department of Public Safety that aims to remind drivers of the risks of causing a motorcycle accident. National statistics show more than half of all motorcycle...
Read MoreUnsecured Loads and Traffic Accidents in Dallas
In early 2004, Robin Abel was driving with her daughter Maria Federici when a particle board flew out of the trailer in front of them and crashed into their windshield. The incident left Federici blind and broke every bone in her face. For the next decade, Abel fought with legislators and doctors for the rights...
Read MoreUTSA Pedestrian Improvements Aim at Downtown Walking Risks
University of Texas at San Antonio and the City of San Antonio have announced plans for infrastructure improvements designed to reduce vehicle/pedestrian accidents. UTSA Today reports wider sidewalks, traffic-calming devices, better street lighting and pedestrian-controlled crosswalks are included in the project, which is improving a number of San Antonio streets, including Frio Street. Pedestrian improvements...
Read MoreSelf-Driving Technology Moves Forward
Self-driving cars are no longer just the work of science fiction. The last decade has shown huge advances in the pursuit of completely autonomous cars. Companies like Google, Tesla and now Uber have all tried to implement this new technology. However, these and other companies have slowed down research and production of self-driving vehicles after...
Read MoreTracey & Fox Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Family of Man Killed by Drunk Driver
On February 9th, 2018, a driver was killed in a motor vehicle crash when a commercial vehicle operator, under the influence of alcohol, disregarded a stop sign and collided with his vehicle. Tracey & Fox represents the deceased driver’s wife and family. Our client’s husband was a devoted father, brother and son whose tragic death...
Read MoreHeart Transplant Fatalities at Houston Hospital Spark Concern
A Houston medical malpractice attorney responds to the recent news investigation HOUSTON – The survival rate among heart transplant recipients at Houston’s Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is below the national average, according to a recent in-depth news investigation. The investigation also highlights several disturbing cases which never should have happened and raise concerns about...
Read MoreThe Rising Trends in San Antonio Traffic Fatality Rates
Traffic trends can be difficult to analyze. Increases or decreases may be a one-time anomaly, or they can be part of a larger trend. Changes may be attributable to many different causes or a combination of causes. But the sad reality remains that San Antonio sees many fatalities every year as the result of serious...
Read MoreDangerous Intersections in Dallas
Some areas of town simply have more car accidents than others. The risk of being injured in a car accident can be increased when drivers frequent intersections known for high accident rates. While it is not always possible to avoid these areas entirely, drivers should be aware of them and exercise particular caution when driving...
Read MorePedestrian Accidents on the Rise in Houston-Galveston Area
Distracted driving accidents get a lot of coverage in the media these days. Likewise, drunk driving gets plenty of attention; it seems as though not a day goes by that a DWI does not make the news. Lawmakers and law enforcement agencies in Texas are cracking down on both. But neither qualifies as the worst...
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