Tag: car accident
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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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Texas Dram Shop Law Can Help in Car Wreck Case
Read more: Texas Dram Shop Law Can Help in Car Wreck CaseWe know car accidents happen every day. These road incidents can have short and long lasting impacts on a person’s life, whether that impact is physical, emotional, financial, or all of the above. One common cause of Texas car accidents is drunk driving. Driving drunk…
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Getting a Crash Report in Texas
Read more: Getting a Crash Report in TexasIf you’ve been injured in a car accident, you might be going through some challenging times right now. Maybe your injuries are severe enough that you’re unable to work and pay the bills. Perhaps your car is completely totaled and you don’t have a convenient…
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Is Texas a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?
Read more: Is Texas a No-Fault State for Car Accidents?The law on car accidents and car insurance is complicated. It’s common to hear many terms tossed about when you’re purchasing insurance. And, if you’ve been involved in an accident, friends in other places may try to give you their best advice. However, the law…
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What Does a Car Accident Do to Your Body?
Read more: What Does a Car Accident Do to Your Body?Car accidents can cause serious injuries, ranging from minor cuts and bruises to life-changing paralysis, brain injury and wrongful death. Even car accidents that seem relatively minor can have serious implications. That’s because it’s not just your body that’s affected by the accident. Your brain…
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The Physical and Mental Damage Caused by Car Accidents
Read more: The Physical and Mental Damage Caused by Car AccidentsMillions of people in Texas drive automobiles each day. It’s a privilege many take for granted, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of assuming that everything will always go smoothly on the road. As a result, drivers can get too confident or careless…
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