Austin Personal Injury and Car Accident Law Blog

Most Texas drivers realize the importance of checking both ways when approaching an intersection, just in case another driver does not stop when necessary. However, we are all human and sometimes can become distracted or simply forget what we should be doing, so not everyone practices this safety measure every single time. Occasionally, a car accident is the unfortunate result. This appears to be what happened on a recent Saturday morning.

The accident happened when a tractor-trailer hit a car broadside at an intersection in Lewisville, killing a 13-year-old girl in the back seat of the car. The 37-year-old driver and her 9-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter were taken to the hospital. Although the mother's condition was unknown as of the following day, the children are reportedly in critical condition. The tractor-trailer driver was unharmed.

Here is a scene that is regularly played out in Texas and across the country: a group of teenagers traveling together in a vehicle, perhaps on their way to or from school or a fun event. What begins as a typical daily occurrence can sometimes, however, turn tragic in seconds. For a group of Dallas teens, sadly, this was the case when they were involved in a horrific car accident, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old girl.

On a recent Wednesday morning, five teenagers were traveling on a local road in an SUV when the vehicle was clipped by a car crossing a road in front of them. According to investigators, the driver of the SUV then lost control and hit a pole. One of the SUV's back seat passengers was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene, while three other passengers suffered various injuries requiring hospitalization. The driver was not hurt. All of the teens attended the same Dallas high school.

Most Texas drivers, at one time or another, have been annoyed by another driver's actions while behind the wheel. However, some drivers take this annoyance to an entirely different level -- in fact, what is known as road rage -- resulting in an unsafe or even deadly situation. On a recent Monday, three vehicles collided on a road in North Houston resulting in a fatal accident, possibly due to a case of road rage.

The crash occurred when a white van traveling northbound on a service road crossed an intersection. Two other vehicles heading westbound on the crossroad ran a red light and hit the van, killing a passenger and sending three other occupants to the hospital. In addition, three people from the other two vehicles were taken to the hospital.

A motorcycle can be a fun and invigorating way to travel. However, although this mode of transportation appeals to some, motorcyclists need to pay special attention when riding. Because these vehicles are typically much smaller than most other types of motor vehicles, they may not be as easily seen. Even the most careful riders may find themselves in a motorcycle accident, and the damage may be significant to both the motorcycle and the operator. Such was the case in a recent accident in Texas.

The accident occurred in Bell County on a recent Friday evening and involved two motorcycles and a pickup truck. The driver of the truck attempted a U-turn while heading south on a state highway and, while doing so, collided with a motorcycle heading north. That motorcyclist then hit another motorcycle.