Category: Car Accidents
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The Benefits of Settling a Car Accident Case out of Court
Read more: The Benefits of Settling a Car Accident Case out of CourtThe aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. The toll a crash takes on your health, your mental well-being and your pocketbook is considerable. To make matters worse, it’s during this time of high stress that you’re faced with several decisions you’re likely unprepared…
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Drowsy Driving in Texas: A Preventable Tragedy
Read more: Drowsy Driving in Texas: A Preventable TragedyRecently, the driver of an 18-wheeler on I-20 in Texas allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel. This resulted in a crash that took the lives of five people. While most drowsy driving incidents don’t lead to such mass casualty events, they are all crashes that…
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Failing To Signal: Liability in Car Accident Cases
Read more: Failing To Signal: Liability in Car Accident CasesTurn signal use is one of those things that drivers know is important but sometimes ignore anyway. As in the case of distracted driving, it’s easy to talk about doing things correctly, but doing so is something different. Turn signals can prevent accidents. They can…
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Mistakes That Can Derail Your Texas Car Accident Claim
Read more: Mistakes That Can Derail Your Texas Car Accident ClaimWe like to think that seeking compensation after a car accident is pretty straightforward. Insurance companies simply look at the facts surrounding the accident, right? Wrong. The things you do even days or weeks after the crash can help or harm your case. Sometimes even…
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Can AI Make Texas Roadways Safer?
Read more: Can AI Make Texas Roadways Safer?Texas is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in an attempt to make our entire transportation system safer and more efficient. The Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan is a sprawling, multi-faceted initiative to harness the power of AI. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) believes it can…
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Do You Have To Slow Down For Emergency and TxDOT Vehicles?
Read more: Do You Have To Slow Down For Emergency and TxDOT Vehicles?Car accidents are often the result of unusual or unexpected situations. Depending on your driving habits, you may go a long time without seeing any emergency vehicles, tow trucks or Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) vehicles. Knowing how to handle these situations can help you…
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Are EVs or Gas Vehicles Safer?
Read more: Are EVs or Gas Vehicles Safer?The market for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow despite some setbacks. But should drivers expect our roads to be safer or more dangerous based on the increase in EVs? Things could certainly change as new companies enter the market. But right now, when looking…
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Fatal Car Accidents in the U.S. Continue To Fall
Read more: Fatal Car Accidents in the U.S. Continue To FallRecent data shows that a good trend in auto safety continued in 2024. Estimates from the first three quarters of 2024 show that the number of deaths from auto accidents was down from 2023. If these estimates are correct, that will mean auto fatalities have…
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10 Safe Driving Tips From the NHTSA
Read more: 10 Safe Driving Tips From the NHTSAThe beginning of the year feels like a fresh start. We use the start of a new year to focus on things we’d like to do better in the future. Most New Year’s resolutions involve self-improvement—things like creating better habits and showing more grace to…
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Auto Recalls Can Still Keep Dangerous Cars on the Road
Read more: Auto Recalls Can Still Keep Dangerous Cars on the RoadMany automobile recalls are for issues that don’t threaten driver safety. Some, however, are for issues that have the potential to cause serious harm or severe car accidents. Unfortunately, recalls are not always effective in getting dangerous vehicles the repairs they need to be safe.…
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Head and Brain Injuries in Car Accidents
Read more: Head and Brain Injuries in Car AccidentsTraumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are among the most devastating injuries you can receive. They also commonly can result from car accidents and are often complex and life-altering. The impact of a brain injury can extend far beyond the initial medical treatment that often follows.…
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Choosing Safety Technology Worth the Investment
Read more: Choosing Safety Technology Worth the InvestmentIn the search for safer vehicles, cost and quality are two impeding factors. Technology could make car accident deaths virtually nonexistent, but that technology would make cars wildly expensive or extremely limited. Obviously, a car that costs a million dollars and has a top speed…
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