You are on your way to work, listening to your favorite song. As you come to an intersection, the stoplight turns yellow. Since you are close enough to the line, you decide to keep going forward. Suddenly, you feel a jolt and your car swerves—another vehicle has struck you from the side! Dazed, you realize […]
Category: Car Accidents
How to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents have a very high risk of resulting in serious injury or death. As the number of drivers on the road continues to increase, so does the number of motorcycle accidents. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Motorcyclists and drivers can both take preventative measures to decrease the rate of motorcycle accidents. […]
Car Accident Diminished Value Claims in Texas
Damage from a car accident significantly lowers the value of the vehicle as the reliability and the integrity of the car are reduced. In the state of Texas, you can claim compensation for the diminished value of your car. This article outlines the specifics for a car accident diminished value claim in Texas. What Is […]
Tire Safety: Protecting You and Your Family On Texas Roads
Thousands of cars drive on Texas roadways at any given point during the day. Car owners have a responsibility to ensure their vehicles are equipped to handle all kinds of travel. Most people know that routine car maintenance involves checking the oil, ensuring the car lights and windshield wipers work properly, and filling the car […]
Who’s at Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Pileup?
In addition to the dramatic pileups that make the evening news, smaller accidents involving three, four, or five cars happen across the state of Texas every day. Because many vehicles are involved in these accidents, establishing fault is tricky. If you are wondering who might be at fault for your multi-vehicle pileup, this guide from […]
How to Obtain a Car Accident Police Report in Texas
The aftermath of a car wreck is a stressful time and you may need to take steps before the whole process is over. While it is not usually necessary to obtain a car accident police report on your own, you may want it for your files or other purposes. Fortunately, after you go through the […]
Reducing Accident Risk to Pedestrians and Drivers During Bad Weather
Texas isn’t known for its severe winters. While the state does typically experience a few weeks of frigid temperatures, the winters are generally mild. However, due to global warming, weather patterns have been drastically changing around the globe. Texas experienced this first-hand last year during the harsh snowstorm and significant drop in temperatures that left […]
How Truck Driver Shortages Affect Road Safety
The United States has seen a sudden and rather alarming change to its economy over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From industries being shut down to protect workers and employees being let go due to a significant decrease in business to the worker shortage being faced at this moment, the United […]
Navigating Aggressive Texas Drivers
It’s a hectic Monday morning. You are running late for work, your child missed the bus so now you have to run them to school, and you are pretty sure you left your coffee sitting on the counter at home. Already aggravated, you get even more upset when the car in the lane next to […]
Common Causes of Rollover Accidents
Car accidents are a common occurrence on Texas roads. According to the latest car accident report published by the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2020, the city of Dallas experienced 31,976 car accidents, Fort Worth experienced 12,796 accidents, and Arlington experienced 5,909 accidents. While the most common of these accidents are rear-end collisions, side-swipes, and head-on […]