A construction project at a Port Arthur refinery was the site of a trenching accident last week. According to CBS News, the accident resulted in the death of one worker—a 65-year-old man who was trapped when the trench collapsed. There are few details available — only that the collapse didn’t involve refinery operations. Trenches are … Continued
A police chase ended when the car that was being pursued crashed into a home in a “quiet northwest Houston neighborhood,” according to KHOU. The crashending was only the beginning, however, for one man who found himself pinned between the vehicle and a wall at the home. The police were chasing a man who was … Continued
A portion of the Sam Houston Tollway in East Harris County was shut down for several hours last week when a truck “spilled some type of material” along the roadway, according to the Houston Chronicle. TranStar officials said the truck was carrying a “corrosive liquid chemical” and that people in the area were complaining of … Continued
A suspected drunk driver is in custody after reportedly rear-ending a horse-drawn carriage in Galveston. The accident killed one man and injured three others last weekend. The tragic case goes to show that accidents come in all types—and can happen when you least expect it. According to the Houston Chronicle, the man facing charges was … Continued
Hunting is an enjoyable pastime for many Texans. And though there are always risks where firearms are concerned, hunting accidents in Texas are lower than ever previously recorded. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department began tracking hunting accidents in 1966. From 1966 to 1975, an average of 84 hunting accidents involving firearms were reported each … Continued
School bus drivers in the Houston area experienced what looked like a bus accident this month. According to CW39 KIAH-TV Houston, the Houston Independent School District staged a mock bus crash to help prepare drivers in case of an actual accident. Witnesses took part and bodies lay on the ground to simulate the injured. People … Continued
The city of Houston has been awarded $15 million to improve transportation in “disadvantaged areas.” Among the improvements are bikeways in areas with no safe paths for cyclists. One of the areas in line for improvements was the site of a recent fatal bike accident – evidence perhaps that the project can’t come fast enough. … Continued
A 21-year-old college student beat the odds when he survived a serious car accident. Now, he is dedicating his time to campaigning against texting while driving. It was a single text message that nearly cost him his life. According to the NY Daily News, Chance Bothe texted a friend while he was driving. The contents … Continued
The United States Chemical Safety Board released the results of their investigation into the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill recently, citing two companies as being overly concerned with smaller personal injury risks and ignoring the possibilities of a much larger accident. According to CNN, the companies—BP and Transocean—in conjunction with U.S. regulators, were more … Continued
Burn injuries are some of the most painful injuries one can experience. Severe burns are often the result of workplace explosions and chemicals. But any type of burn has the potential to be severe and cause lasting pain and scarring. While the burn itself is painful, the treatments, too, are often excruciating. Scrubbing, skin grafts, … Continued
