State Highway 146 in Baytown was closed for several hours Wednesday after a driver crossed the median, setting off a chain-reaction wreck that left 1 dead. Three others were injured. Police said the driver was traveling northbound shortly before noon when he drove his burgundy car into the median without warning. His car was struck […]
What Am I Entitled to Recover After An Accident In The State Of Texas?
October 4, 2011 By
When a person is injured in an accident, there are certain legal avenues that exist to compensate them for their pain and suffering. If you’ve been injured and are worried about what to do next, let a Houston auto accident attorney help you. A Houston auto accident lawyer is the only individual who is qualified […]
Pedestrian dead after Houston hit-and-run crash
September 27, 2011 By
HOUSTON — Authorities were searching Saturday for a driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in northwest Harris County. The victim, identified as Diana DeLeon, was walking east along the inside lane of West Mount Houston when she was struck by a small black sedan. The car left the scene and traveled east on West […]
The Other Driver Does Not Have Insurance, So Who Will Pay My Bills?
September 21, 2011 By
Suffering a car accident is bad enough. Whether the damage to your car is minor or major, it’s bound to be expensive. If you are injured in the accident, medical costs can be daunting. And when the at-fault driver does not have insurance, an extra layer of frustration, confusion and fear is added to an […]
Teens get 90 days in crash that killed family
September 14, 2011 By
HOUSTON — Two teens convicted of manslaughter in a Houston auto accident that killed a mother and her two children will spend 90 days in jail followed by probation. Christopher Yovino, 18, and Brett Taylor, 17, were found guilty of three counts of manslaughter each Aug. 30. The jury initially sentenced them to probation only: […]
What Should I Do If I Am Involved In A Car Accident?
September 6, 2011 By
You hear the sound of squealing tires first, quickly followed by the crackle of shattering glass and the crunch of another car running into yours. You’ve become one of the millions of Texans involved in an auto accident. What do you do next? Even if you did not cause the accident, there are certain procedures […]
Houston hit-and-run crash sends 6 to hospital
September 6, 2011 By
HOUSTON — Six people were take to the hospital Sunday after a hit-and-run driver caused a series of crashes near downtown Houston. Police are looking for the driver who started the chain reaction Houston auto accidents, which occurred around 12:30 a.m. Sunday on the Southwest Freeway near Texas 288. A pickup was weaving in and out […]
Can I Still Bring A Claim If My Medical Bills Were Paid By My Health Insurance?
August 23, 2011 By
Have you been injured in a car accident? Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may have been taken to the hospital by ambulance, flown by helicopter, driven there yourself or even gone to your family physician later if the injuries weren’t immediately apparent. If you have health insurance, your insurance company will typically […]
Houston Fire Department Vehicle Crashes into Car
August 17, 2011 By
HOUSTON — A Houston Fire Department SUV struck a car Wednesday after the car failed to stop at a stop light, investigators said. The HFD supervisor was en route to an emergency around 10:15 p.m., driving westbound on Airport Boulevard when the Houston auto accident occurred. The driver of the car was headed northbound on Telephone […]