30

Dec

How to File a Car Accident Report

According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, at least 13 car accidents occur every 60 seconds in the U.S. Since an auto collision could occur at any moment, you should be prepared for such a situation.Along with ensuring your safety, the most important step after a wreck...

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30

Dec

Texas, We Have a Problem

Wrong-way highway wrecks are a problem in our state. When they occur, the results are disastrous. A large percentage of these accidents lead to incapacitating injuries or death. While the percentage of wrong-way crashes itself is not huge, the damages are often catastrophic, and...

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30

Dec

Road Rage Is on the Rise in North Texas

The Dallas Morning News recently reported that road rage is on the rise in North Texas. While I share the assessment, I too have been unable to find reliable data to measure the extent of the problem. When asked specifically, the Dallas Police Department has confirmed at least 60...

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30

Dec

Auto Safety Systems Struggle to Work in the Dark

About 3/4th of all pedestrian deaths occur at night. One common automobile safety system does not work well in the dark to prevent that danger. The automatic braking system that engages when a vehicle detects an object close by has particular trouble seeing pedestrians afte...

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30

Dec

Over 9,500 Americans Died in Traffic-Related Accidents During the First Quarter of 2022

In the first quarter of this year, over 9,500 Americans who loved, who worked to build our country, who laughed with their friends, who shared sorrows in hard times, who cared for their families—are gone. Their deaths are unseen by the public but not by those who love them...

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30

Dec

INJURED BY A DRUNK DRIVER? HERE ARE YOUR NEXT 8 STEPS.

SURVIVOR STORY - CHILLI VASQUEZOn July 9, 2011, Xitclalli “Chilli” Vasquez was in Fort Worth with her aunt to get her hair and nails done just three days before her eighth birthday. On their way home, they were struck head-on by a drunk driver in a stolen truck...

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30

Dec

Distracted Driving in Texas: 5 Ways You Can Minimize Distractions

According to AAA Texas, in 2021 the state experienced a 17% increase in traffic deaths related to distracted driving. A total of 431 Texans died in distracted driving crashes and another 2,935 were seriously injured.Distracted driving crashes are 100% preventable and it is the re...

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30

Dec

5 Ways to Locate a Hit-and-Run Driver

Exclusively written for our site by Jade Quinn.Injured In a Hit-and-Run Accident? Here Are 5 Tips to Locate the Responsible Driver.Being involved in a car accident can cost you a lot of money and time. Costs can range from a few hundred dollars for a broken windshield to hundreds...

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30

Dec

Second Deadliest Year on Record for Texas Roads

As of November 7, 2021, Texas reached its 21-year mark of daily traffic fatalities. 2021 was the second deadliest year on Texas roads with more than 4,480 deaths. The deadliest year being 1981 with 4,701 fatalities.In response to these rates, TxDOT launched the #EndTheStreakTX c...

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30

Dec

What Do I Do if I’m Found At-Fault in an Accident?

What does at-fault mean?Texas is one of the 38 at-fault states. So, what does that mean? It means if you are involved in an accident in Texas someone will be declared at-fault. This most greatly impacts insurance. The insurance company of whoever is found at fault will take on th...

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