A loved one’s death after a car collision alters the lives of surviving families forever. Unfortunately, it becomes especially painful if a reckless driver is behind it. Depending on how family members cope with the unimaginable grief, some feel like taking legal...
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Car Accidents
Reducing the chance of a car accident at night
There are certain risks that come with driving, even if you are the safest and most cautious driver. In order to get from place to place, you will have to share the road with other Texas drivers, and they may not always have the same focus on safe driving as you do....
Sentencing in fatal DWI crash upsets victim’s family
While most drivers try to use caution when traveling on Texas roadways, others don’t obey the laws, creating hazardous conditions for responsible drivers. When someone drives under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they put themselves and everyone else on the road at...
Why are motor vehicle fatalities rising despite crash testing?
Fatal crashes have continued to soar over the last decade despite conscious efforts to stay ahead of the deadly curve. Texas had the sharpest rise among other states, with an additional 255 deaths in 2020. Even if crash testing simulates real-life accidents and...
Texas drivers continue to engage in distracting behaviors
When a person is behind the wheel, his or her main priority is the safe operation of the vehicle. This means that each person should solely focus on the task at hand, but unfortunately, many drivers do not understand the importance of this. In fact, distraction is an...
Wrong-way crash on I-35 ends in fatality
Anyone who travels on Texas highways likely knows the risks of sharing the roads with semi-trucks and other large vehicles that are moving at high speeds. But even when one is cautious and tries to remain aware of their surroundings while driving, one can still be...
Can overreliance on ADAS technologies cause fatal crashes?
Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are technological features that enable cars to operate with safety in mind. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety predicts that properly installed and used ADAS technologies can prevent up to 2.7 million crashes yearly. But...
What are the minimum requirements in Texas for UM or UIM?
Nothing is quite as discouraging as suffering the consequences of the reckless or negligent actions of another person. As a Texas driver, you know that motorists often engage in behaviors that could place you or someone else at risk of injury. This includes distracted...
Staying safe through defensive driving
When you are sharing the road with other drivers, it is critical to be cautious and careful. When a driver makes even a small reckless or negligent decision, it can result in serious harm for others around him or her. You could be the safest and smartest driver in...
5 common car seat mistakes to avoid for your child’s safety
As a parent with a minor child, it must feel like you are constantly finding ways to keep your child safe. Trying to figure out what accurately fits their developing needs may be overwhelming. While parenting flaws are understandable, you must also know that a simple...