Dallas Legal Blog
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Is Texas a No-Fault State in Car Accidents?
Read more: Is Texas a No-Fault State in Car Accidents?While some states have no-fault laws for car accidents, Texas is not one of them. Texas is an at-fault state. However, the issue is not as simple as you may think. When a car accident occurs, the at-fault party may not accept responsibility, or their…
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What Are Compensatory Damages in a Car Accident Case in Texas?
Read more: What Are Compensatory Damages in a Car Accident Case in Texas?In legal cases involving injury or damages, compensatory damages provide monetary payment to compensate you for financial and personal losses. Damages cover harm suffered due to the actions of the other driver or negligent party. A Dallas car accident attorney can determine which damages you…
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The Importance of Preserving Evidence After a Car Accident
Read more: The Importance of Preserving Evidence After a Car AccidentWhen a car accident happens, it’s normal to feel a strong rush of adrenaline. This rush is a natural survival instinct, but it can also prevent you from thinking clearly. Car accident survivors often feel confused, overwhelmed and panicked. Not surprisingly, in the middle of…
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Navigating Liability in Multi-Vehicle Accidents
Read more: Navigating Liability in Multi-Vehicle AccidentsAfter a car accident, getting your life back together can be challenging. Your road to recovery may involve dealing with insurance companies, medical bills, missed work and car repairs. Things only get more complicated when there is more than one vehicle involved. In a multi-vehicle…
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Keeping Your Kids Safe: Proper Child Passenger Safety Measures
Read more: Keeping Your Kids Safe: Proper Child Passenger Safety MeasuresJohn F. Kennedy famously said, “To have a child is to give fate a hostage.” Parents who want, above all else, to keep the most precious people in their lives safe feel this intensely. Kids’ safety is our top priority. Since driving is statistically one…
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Distracted Driving and Car Accident Rates
Read more: Distracted Driving and Car Accident RatesEveryone knows that distracted driving causes car accidents. But how much of a problem is it? It’s a big one, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. According to the TxDOT, in 2022 (the most recent year for which these statistics have been reported), distracted…
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Car Seat Safety in Colder Weather
Read more: Car Seat Safety in Colder WeatherBulky winter coats are less common in Texas than in many other places. Still, the weather does get cold enough sometimes for us to need to bundle our kids up before getting in the car. But have you ever wondered if you should take that…
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Federal Agency Takes an Unprecedented Step to Curb Speeding
Read more: Federal Agency Takes an Unprecedented Step to Curb SpeedingHave you ever wondered why car speedometers go as high as they do? While it’s downright funny to contemplate the family minivan ever getting up to 90 mph, no less 160, the truth is that most cars can go faster than any road in the…
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Are Younger Drivers Safer Than Ever?
Read more: Are Younger Drivers Safer Than Ever?It makes intuitive sense that the least experienced drivers are the most prone to mistakes. The more time you spend behind the wheel, the better you are able to handle the responsibility of safe driving. Recent statistics indicate that younger drivers are still the most…
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Will Right Turns on Red Be Outlawed?
Read more: Will Right Turns on Red Be Outlawed?Bicycle and pedestrian deaths caused by motor vehicles have risen substantially over the past decade. The sharp rise in these accidents has sent safety experts scrambling for ways to reduce these tragedies. Of the suggested solutions, few have created as much controversy as the recommendation…
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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.…
