Houston Personal Injury Blog

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | December 16, 2018 | Auto Accidents, Texas Laws

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

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 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, and… read more

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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

Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 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 Personal Injury Lawyers | 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