Category: Car Accidents

Causes and Compensation for 18-Wheeler Accidents in Texas

Eighteen-wheelers are the undisputed kings of the road. In the United States, the trucking industry is the backbone of the American supply chain. Currently, 13 million trucks are registered across the US, and 2.9 million are 18-wheelers. In 2022, trucking reported $940.8 billion in gross freight revenue. There are 1.86 million companies that have either […]

Understanding the Common Causes of Car Accidents in 2024

In 2023, the Texas Department of Transportation reported that the fatality rate on Texas roadways was 1.45 deaths per hundred million vehicle miles traveled. Thankfully, this is a 4.1% decrease from the previous year. The death toll equaled around 4,283. Part of this decrease has resulted from efforts to empower drivers to make better decisions […]

How Long After a Car Accident Can Whiplash Occur?

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It happened so fast that all you remember is slamming on the brakes. The back of your car looks like a scrunched-up accordion, and the vehicle that hit you doesn’t look any better. Besides being shaken up, you don’t feel any injuries. You can walk, all your limbs move as they should, and you’re not […]

What to Do After a Pedestrian Is Hit By a Car in Texas?

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Bicycles, electric scooters, and walking from place to place have become more and more popular, first in 2020 and early 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. As individuals sought ways to enjoy time outside their homes in the open air, alternatives seemed a viable option. Though, even as the world began to return to some sense […]

Why Are More Cyclists Being Killed By Cars in Texas?

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When the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, the entire world seemed to come to a screeching halt. Public spaces, such as workplaces, gyms, public transportation, and office buildings completely shut down, leaving people stuck at home. But one thing people could still do was pick up their old bicycle or buy a new one to take to […]

Merge, Sideswipe, Lane Change Accidents – Who Is at Fault?

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It happens in a blink of an eye. You are driving home from work, listening to your favorite song on the radio, and then something hits the side of your car. It drives you into the lane next to you, going right through it and into the ditch. Thankfully, only you and the driver that […]

I Was In a Car Crash With an Uber Driver

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Uber has over 3.5 million drivers on the road throughout the United States. It remains one of the most downloaded apps in the travel category across Android and iOS phones and has been installed over 95 million times.  With so many Uber drivers and riders, accidents are bound to happen. A study entitled “The Cost of Convenience: Ridesharing […]

What Happens When a Passenger Is Injured in a Rideshare Accident?

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There are a plethora of rideshare companies across Texas and the United States. From recognizable brands such as Uber and Lyft to the more obscure companies such as Wingz, this industry has transformed the way individuals catch a ride to their next destination. No longer do individuals have to try and flag down a taxi. […]