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Oct

What to Do After an Out-of-State Car Accident

Texas is next to many great areas to explore like Louisiana, New Mexico, and even Mexico—so when Texans travel outside the state and find themselves in a car accident they should know what to do.First, they should take the steps they would take had the car accident happened...

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31

Oct

Car Crashes Caused by Animals

In Texas, it is not only possible that a driver could crash into an animal on the road—in many areas, it is highly likely. In 2016, car crashes involving deer made up a large percent of all car accidents, and with the abundance of livestock throughout the state, it is not u...

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31

Oct

Why the Recent Death of a Pedestrian by a Self-Driving Uber Vehicle Affects YOUR Family

Technology advances before safety. It always has, it always will. Safety rules and regulations, from the development of stop signs and stop lights, the development of trucking safety rules by the federal government, to the development of product safety rules for medical devices h...

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31

Oct

Using Headphones While Driving

It may seem safe to assume that using headphones while driving in Texas is illegal, however, Texas does not have laws pertaining to wearing headphones while driving. Drivers can forego headphones altogether, or wear a bud in one ear, or headphones that cover both ears if they so...

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31

Oct

Don’t Call a Collision an “Accident” Says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

At Harvard University's School of Public Health Conference in May 2017, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., advised that for the NHTSA, a crash is not an accident. Dr. Rosenkind suggested using other words instead in...

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31

Oct

What Happens if I Was Injured in a Car Accident and the Other Driver Didn’t Have Insurance?

You've been in a car accident and have suffered painful injuries. Every time you move, something hurts and you are reminded of what happened. It happened on your way to work and now every time you drive by the scene of the accident you get nervous and just want to get away...

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31

Oct

Steps To Take After A Car Accident

It will happen over 6 million times this year on the interstates and highways that crisscross the United States: car accidents. Some of those 6 million will be minor dents and dings. But others will be serious collisions resulting in catastrophic injuries to the vehicle occupants...

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31

Oct

Tips For Safe Thanksgiving Travel

Thanksgiving lands in second place as the favorite holiday of many Americans. Only the Christmas season can top turkey day. When it comes to travel, Thanksgiving takes the cake - or maybe the pie. More Texans travel on the days around Thanksgiving than any other time of the...

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31

Oct

Halloween Safety Tips for Pedestrians and Drivers

Halloween is a favorite of children and adults. Kids get to dress up and trick-or-treat, while adults get decked out for costume parties.October 31st can be a night of funny ghouls and silly ghosts, but it is also a night that has turned tragic too many times. Children walking on...

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31

Oct

What Should I Expect After a Highway 121 Auto Accident?

With a combined accident total of nearly 46,000 for 2015 between Fort Worth, Dallas, and Bonham, it's no wonder drivers are wary of the Texas state highway that runs between these cities. Due to traffic volume and its location, a highway 121 auto accident seems to be a regu...

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