Category: Car Accidents
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The High Rate of Fatal Car Accidents
Read more: The High Rate of Fatal Car AccidentsDeadly car accidents are an accepted fact of life in the US. Tens of thousands of people die every year in preventable car and truck crashes. The numbers go up or down yearly, with relatively little attention paid. Whatever year you pick, however, you will find…
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2021 Was the Second-Deadliest Year Ever on Texas Roads
Read more: 2021 Was the Second-Deadliest Year Ever on Texas RoadsLast year produced the second-highest number of fatal vehicle crashes Texas roadways have ever seen, according to data released by the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT’s tracking showed a total of 4,480 people killed on Texas roads in 2021. Only 1981 was deadlier, with 4,701 fatalities…
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Texas Tied for #1 in Worst Drivers: Careless Driving and Speeding a Problem
Read more: Texas Tied for #1 in Worst Drivers: Careless Driving and Speeding a ProblemFor the past 10 years, the website Car Insurance Comparison has analyzed vehicle accident data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association CrashStats and Fatality Analysis Reporting System. They use that data to come up with their Worst Driver ranking each year. 2022 is not looking good…
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Pain & Suffering, Loss of Consortium & More: Car Accident Damages Explained
Read more: Pain & Suffering, Loss of Consortium & More: Car Accident Damages ExplainedCar accidents can leave you reeling from pain, emotional trauma and piles of medical bills. You don’t have to try and make it through the aftermath alone. An attorney can help you file a car accident claim to pursue damages that will help you move forward. Common…
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The Most Severe Car Accident Injuries & How to Avoid Them
Read more: The Most Severe Car Accident Injuries & How to Avoid ThemSome car accidents result in a bit of vehicle damage and some stiffness in the days to follow. Other car accidents result in serious life-threatening injuries. The Top 3 Most Severe Car Accident Injuries According to the CDC, about 3 million people are non-fatally injured in vehicle crashes…
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What If the Insurance Company’s Offer Isn’t Enough After a Car Accident?
Read more: What If the Insurance Company’s Offer Isn’t Enough After a Car Accident?Car accidents can cause severe property damage and life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, car accident repairs and injuries can result in bills that don’t seem to stop rolling in. In Texas, the at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for covering these expenses. Even still, their settlement may not be…
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How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car Accident
Read more: How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car AccidentCar accidents are notorious for causing life-changing injuries and expensive medical bills. For example, you might need a hospital stay, oversight in a clinic setting and continued physical therapy. Mounting costs are a source of stress at a time you should be focused on rest…
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5 Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents During the Holiday Season
Read more: 5 Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents During the Holiday SeasonThe holidays are fast approaching. And while many people lose their lives all year long due to serious car accidents, the busyness of the holiday season increases the number of fatalities. Fatal Car Accidents Increase During the Holiday Season According to the newest data compiled…
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How Much Can a Car Accident Cost You?
Read more: How Much Can a Car Accident Cost You?A car accident is a traumatizing experience. After a motor vehicle accident, medical bills and auto repairs add up over time. Even the smallest fender bender can cost you in ways you haven’t considered. The Overwhelming Costs of a Car Accident In Texas, the total…
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Is Compensation Available After an Accident That’s Partially Your Fault?
Read more: Is Compensation Available After an Accident That’s Partially Your Fault?Car accidents happen all the time. And, often, fault does not lay with a single driver. If you end up in such a situation, do you know if you will be responsible for paying for your medical bills and repairs on your own? In Texas,…
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What Compensation Is Available After a Car Accident?
Read more: What Compensation Is Available After a Car Accident?Car accidents often result in costly injuries. Medical bills and an inability to work can leave you feeling overwhelmed. In Texas, there’s compensation available for you after a car accident. Texas & Modified Comparative Negligence The state of Texas follows the rules of modified comparative…
