Auto accidents are an unfortunate reality in Texas. A crash is among the most common ways in which people are unexpectedly injured and lose their lives. While this is a problem across the United States, some cities are worse than others in terms of safety. A recent...
Car Accidents
Three of the worst Texas highways are near Southlake
Auto accidents are a primary cause of untimely injuries and death in the Lone Star State. Researchers try to determine how and why they happen to reduce their frequency. Recently, a study analyzed the worst highways in the state and its results should give pause to...
Texas pedestrian safety a growing concern after accident report
In Texas, auto accidents are a constant worry. Particularly at risk are pedestrians, bicyclists and others who do not have the protection of a vehicle of their own. They have a greater vulnerability to catastrophic injuries and loss of life. Recently, the concern was...
TXDOT reports increase in drunk driving fatalities in the state
When alcohol is served as a party, it is easy to have a drink or two and not realize the alcohol has affected your senses. Unfortunately, too many motorists in the Lone Star State are taking their life and the lives of others in their hands and are choosing to drive...
Speeding is getting worse in Texas
We are all used to hearing about the dangers of drunk or distracted driving on Texas roadways. While these are dangerous behaviors that cause deadly accidents, there are other dangerous driving behaviors that are sometimes overlooked. Speeding continues to be a major...
Texas Dram Shop Law
Several months ago, as reported by the Dallas Express, the widow of a Euless police detective filed suit against the drunk driver who ran a red light in November of 2021, crashing into the detective’s sedan, killing him and critically injuring her and her two sons....
Texas has the worst drivers
The news for vehicle safety is grim in this country. There were over 39,500 fatal car accidents in this country, which was a 10% jump from 2020. Even worse, the Forbes Advisor rated Texas as having the worst drivers in the United States. Texas Texas scored 100 out of...
Motorcycle safety is a growing focus throughout Texas
Texas is an inviting destination for motorcyclists. Given the vastness of the Lone Star State, the available activities and the warm weather in spring and summer, it is a place where riders congregate. For the month of May, there are several motorcycle-centric...
Distracted driving involves more than you may think
Distracted driving is a concept most Texas residents are familiar with by now. Many Texas car accidents continue to be caused by distracted driving, with the Texas Department of Transportation reporting that one in five accidents on Texas roads in 2021 involved...
There’s been a car accident: who pays?
Texas is an “at-fault” state, which means that the party who is at fault in a car accident is responsible for damages incurred. Of course, determining fault is not always a cut-and-dry situation. To begin, insurance adjusters will collect relevant information such as...
loading ...