Author: Fell Law Firm
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Understanding Comparative Fault in Texas Car Accident Cases
Read more: Understanding Comparative Fault in Texas Car Accident CasesUnderstanding Comparative Fault in Texas Car Accident Cases Deciding who’s at fault in a car accident isn’t always easy. One car might hit another, but that might not tell us much about who caused the accident. What if the other driver ran a stoplight? What…
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What Risk Factors Lead to Serious Injuries?
Read more: What Risk Factors Lead to Serious Injuries?Car accidents that lead to no significant injuries are very common, and car accident injuries are much more common than car accident deaths. So what is it that causes some car accidents to be fatal while others cause no harm at all? It can be…
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Consumer Practices Lead to New Dangers on the Road
Read more: Consumer Practices Lead to New Dangers on the RoadAmazon quickly went from an online bookseller to one of the largest companies in the world. There’s very little that can’t be purchased online now. As people moved their shopping from local stores, to superstores, to the Internet, many things have had to change. One…
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Elderly Drivers and Car Accidents: Safety Tips and Concerns
Read more: Elderly Drivers and Car Accidents: Safety Tips and ConcernsWe all want to keep our loved ones safe. When someone we love is aging, it’s natural to worry about their safety behind the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number…
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Car Accidents and PTSD: Coping and Recovery
Read more: Car Accidents and PTSD: Coping and RecoveryPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a car accident is surprisingly common. In fact, when researchers conducted a survey of 15 eligible studies, they found that 22.25% percent of traffic accident survivors reported PTSD. So if you’re experiencing PTSD after a car accident, you’re not alone.…
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A New Law Concerning Variable Speed Limits
Read more: A New Law Concerning Variable Speed LimitsA new law that took effect on September 1, 2023, allows for the creation of variable speed limits under certain circumstances. The law is meant to expedite the imposition of temporary speed limits to help Texas motorists stay safe in dangerous driving conditions. Drivers going…
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Should Seat Belt Warning Systems Be Expanded?
Read more: Should Seat Belt Warning Systems Be Expanded?It’s long been established that seat belt use decreases car and truck accident deaths. Seat belts save lives. Armed with this knowledge, many safety advocates have sought ways to increase seat belt use. One of the tools to accomplish this is the warning systems that…
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Children and Car Accidents: What Parents Need to Know
Read more: Children and Car Accidents: What Parents Need to KnowCar accidents are traumatic experiences for anyone involved, but the situation becomes even more worrisome when children are among the passengers. Children are more susceptible to injuries and emotional trauma, and the legal processes following an accident involving children can be especially intricate and demanding.…
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What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Texas
Read more: What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in TexasCar accidents are an unfortunate reality that many of us will face at some point in our lives. Knowing what to do after a car accident can significantly impact your health and the potential legal process that may follow. Talking with the police, documenting the…
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How Dangerous Is Speeding?
Read more: How Dangerous Is Speeding?Have you ever been told that a safe speed to drive is any speed at which you won’t get a ticket? Was that 9 MPH over the speed limit? Was it 5 MPH over? The truth is that there is no magic line above the…
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A Deadly Time for Pedestrians
Read more: A Deadly Time for PedestriansMost drivers know that they’re always required to exercise care to avoid hitting a pedestrian. Even if the pedestrian violates the law, it’s still the driver’s responsibility to do what they can to avoid an accident. But knowing the law and following it are two…
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What Are Your Rights as a Renter?
Read more: What Are Your Rights as a Renter?We live in a society that for so long has put property ownership on a pedestal. Not everyone can or even wants to own their place of residence, however, and that shouldn’t make them second-class citizens. Texas provides certain renter’s rights to all who rent…
