VIAJE SOBRIO A CASA CON EL ABOGADO BRIAN WHITE
Attorney Brian White | December 20, 2018 | Personal Injury
¿Sabías que en Texas, alguien es herido o muere en un accidente relacionado con el alcohol cada 20 minutos? Houston ha visto más accidentes fatales relacionados con drogas y alcohol en los últimos 16 años que cualquier otra gran área metropolitana. Los abogados de Brian White y Asociados quieren que llegues a casa a salvo… read more
Are Big Rigs Allowed to Be Parked on the Shoulder of a Highway in Houston?
Attorney Brian White | December 30, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks, or big rigs, get into collisions with passenger vehicles in the U.S. every day. Part of what causes 18-wheeler accidents is truck drivers breaking federal and state roadway rules. In 2016, 4,213 big rigs were involved in fatal accidents throughout the country. Parking on the shoulder of a highway is an example of something… read more
Can You File a Claim Against Someone Who Has Road Rage in Houston?
Attorney Brian White | December 26, 2018 | Auto Accidents
Road rage refers to aggressive driving that stems from a driver’s anger at another driver or the situation. Tailgating, brake-checking, shouting, rude hand gestures, and acts of violence due to frustrating roadway situations are examples of road rage actions. Road rage can cause car accidents if the aggressive driver breaks roadway rules or drives recklessly…. read more
Does Not Wearing a Seatbelt Affect My Houston Car Accident Injury Claim?
Attorney Brian White | December 22, 2018 | Auto Accidents
If you get into an accident and you were not wearing your seatbelt in the state of Texas, failure to buckle up could negatively impact your personal injury claim. It is the law in Texas to always wear a seatbelt as a motor vehicle driver or passenger. To learn more about traffic laws in Houston,… read more
Texas Tries to Remove Crash Points on SH 71 by Removing Traffic Lights
Attorney Brian White | December 16, 2018 | Auto Accidents
State Highway (SH) 71 is one of the most dangerous roadways in the region. Traffic accident statistics for 2018 through Vision Zero show several deaths on SH 71 in the last year alone. Improving safety for drivers on SH 71 may take reworking the road’s infrastructure. City planners are attempting to reduce the risk of… read more
How to Drive Smart as Houston Traffic Increases
Attorney Brian White | December 15, 2018 | Auto Accidents
Texas has the second-highest number of licensed drivers in America. Currently, 15,879,876 Texans have valid driver’s licenses. Harris County reported 3,552,085 registered vehicles as of 2017. Over the next two decades, experts predict the population of the Houston region to grow from 6.5 million to 10 million people. More people in Houston means busier roads…. read more
Is It Illegal to Eat and Drive in Texas?
Attorney Brian White | December 12, 2018 | Auto Accidents
Distracted driving is one of the nation’s greatest roadway threats. In 2016, around 3,450 people lost their lives in distracted driving car accidents. A distracted driver does not have the same level of concentration, focus, or attention on the road as a prudent driver. This can result in driver errors and preventable collisions, personal injuries,… read more
Drunk Driving Statistics for Houston
Attorney Brian White | December 10, 2018 | Auto Accidents
Drunk driving is a serious problem around the U.S., but it may be more prominent in Texas than in other states. When a driver gets behind the wheel intoxicated, he or she puts everyone else’s lives in danger. Every year, thousands of people suffer serious and life-threatening injuries because of drunk drivers. Many will never… read more
All the Bicycle Laws You Need to Know in Houston
Attorney Brian White | December 4, 2018 | Bicycle Accidents
In 2016, Houston recorded seven pedal cyclist fatalities. The state of Texas had the third-highest number of pedal cyclist fatalities in the country the same year, with 65 deaths. As a Houston bicyclist, it is important to know your rights and all applicable bicycle laws in your municipality. Otherwise, you could end up in a… read more
Pedestrian Laws in Texas You Need to Know
Attorney Brian White | December 1, 2018 | Pedestrian Accident
The 2017 Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Mobility Report showed an increase in crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians. In 2016, 1,944 accidents in the region involved pedestrians – an increase of 46% from 2015. If you frequently walk in the city of Houston, it is up to you to protect your rights and help prevent collisions. The… read more
Attorney Brian White’s Sober Ride Houston
Attorney Brian White | December 13, 2018 | Events
Did you know that in Texas, someone is hurt or killed in an alcohol-related crash every 20 minutes? Houston has seen more fatal drug and alcohol-related accidents in the last 16 years than any other major metropolitan area. The Houston injury lawyers at Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers want you to get home safe… read more
The Importance of Collecting Witness Statements After an Auto Accident
Attorney Brian White | November 28, 2018 | Auto Accidents
After a vehicle accident, you may have sustained injuries as well as economic losses and wonder which parties are responsible. If you plan to pursue legal action against an at-fault driver, then it is crucial to understand how important witnesses are to your case. It’s likely that at least one person aside from you and… read more
What to Do After a Limo Accident
Attorney Brian White | November 2, 2018 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
The recent limousine accident in Amsterdam, NY that claimed 20 lives was the deadliest transportation accident in the United States since 2009, and the event has many people wondering who is to blame. The accident killed the driver, 17 passengers, and two bystanders, leaving no one alive to recount how the accident happened. According to… read more
What Can I Do If A Driver’s Insurance Company Refuses to Accept Liability for the Crash?
Attorney Brian White | November 22, 2018 | Auto Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Claims
In states that follow fault-based systems for handling car accident insurance claims, an at-fault driver’s insurance policy will generally cover the damages from an accident up to the limits of the policy. The claimant must prove the at-fault driver’s liability for the accident and then send a demand letter to the insurance carrier requesting a… read more
Is the Future of Trucking Self-Driving Cars?
Attorney Brian White | November 20, 2018 | Truck Accidents
Recently, the Department of Transportation announced that the department would update the existing policy for self-driving vehicles to expand the definition of “driver” beyond solely human beings. In the future, “driver” may also define an autonomous system, and some experts predict that autonomous vehicles could become a major part of the trucking industry in the… read more
What to Do After a Rear-End Motorcycle Accident
Attorney Brian White | November 13, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
Rear-end collisions are some of the most common types of traffic accidents seen in America, and rear-end crashes involving motorcycles tend to result in severe injuries and extensive damages. All Houston motorcyclists should know what to do after sustaining injuries in a rear-end collision while on a bike. A “rear-end collision” is a straightforward term… read more
What to Do After A Houston Lane Splitting Accident
Attorney Brian White | November 10, 2018 | Motorcycle Accidents
Many motorcycle owners throughout the country use a technique called “lane splitting” to navigate slower-moving traffic and avoid collisions. Texas does not have any official laws that clearly state whether lane splitting is illegal, but it isn’t explicitly legal, either. All motorcyclists should know the risks of lane splitting in Texas and what to do… read more
Texting and Driving Laws in Houston
Attorney Brian White | November 6, 2018 | Auto Accidents
As of September 1, 2017, texting behind the wheel is illegal in Texas. Specifically, the law states that drivers may not read, write, or send electronic messages while driving. This new law comes on the heels of a staggering number of distracted driving-related accidents in Texas during the previous year. In 2016, there were 109,658… read more