On March 24, 2025, Houston commuters experienced an unusual disruption when over 30 cattle escaped onto Interstate 45 from a broken-down trailer. The incident, stemming from a malfunctioning latch on the trailer transporting livestock from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, led to significant traffic delays and safety concerns. Understanding Liability in Unsecured Load Incidents…
As Houston enters another period of elevated fire danger, residents are being urged to stay alert. The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch in effect through Saturday, warning of conditions that could rapidly escalate the risk of wildfires in the region. With low humidity, dry vegetation, and wind gusts reaching 35 mph,…
Texas is known for its wide-open highways, sprawling cities, and unfortunately, its increasingly dangerous roadways. According to a recent article from Fort Worth Magazine, Texas has seen a disturbing rise in road rage incidents, with aggressive driving behavior becoming more common and, in some cases, deadly. For Texans, these encounters can escalate quickly, turning an…
Houston’s traffic congestion is a well-known challenge for its residents, and recent studies have shed light on just how severe the issue has become. According to a study by Digital Directory Express, several Houston highways rank among the slowest in the United States. Notably, the interchange of I-45 at I-69/US 59 stands out as the…
On January 14, 2025, a serious accident occurred in southwest Houston when a vehicle plunged from the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane on the Southwest Freeway near Westpark Drive. Both the driver and passenger sustained injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. HOV lanes are designed to improve traffic flow by reserving…
On November 20, 2024, a high-speed pursuit involving a stolen vehicle culminated in a significant crash that temporarily closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 14 near the Killeen Mall during rush hour. The incident began when Killeen Police officers, assisting the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in investigating several stolen cars at the mall,…
A recent report ranks Texas as the 10th worst state to drive in, citing factors like traffic congestion, transportation costs, safety, road infrastructure, and weather. As the analysis shows, drivers in Texas face numerous challenges that can lead to frustrating and dangerous experiences on the road. At Ben Bronston and Associates, we understand that these conditions…
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. A recent incident in Southeast Houston involving an overturned 18-wheeler that burst into flames is a stark reminder of the dangers these massive vehicles can pose. The crash, which took place on Mykawa Road, resulted in at least one injury, according to reports from…
As the Thanksgiving weekend rapidly approaches, it’s important to remember that drivers will be experiencing extra congestion due to holiday-related traffic. In fact, in 2018, AAA Texas calculated that 4.1 million Texans journeyed 50 miles or more away from home during Thanksgiving, a 4.7 percent increase over the previous year. That trend is expected to…
As part of its “Out of Control” series, a recent article by the Houston Chronicle has further highlighted the deadly epidemic of distracted drivers, which is a massive problem on Houston roadways. Due to a rapidly evolving smartphone and tech gadget market, drivers are becoming more distracted than ever, which is resulting in deadly consequences.…
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