Immediately following a car accident it can be hard to tell if the other driver was distracted, but distracted driving injured nearly 500,000 people in the U.S. in 2015. Experts even believe that this number is far underreported. If you’ve been injured in a distracted…
It is estimated that approximately 3 million Americans are injured in car accidents every year. As we come to understand the potential severe long-term consequences of even a mild concussion, researchers are beginning to look more closely at traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the context…
The winter months and the upcoming holiday season always bring an increase in the amount of driving risks you encounter. These increased risks are further exacerbated by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. No city in the United States is more familiar with…
For years, texting while driving has been a problem on U.S. roadways. A recent study by Zendrive, a San Francisco startup that tracks phone use for car insurance companies, found that despite bans on phone use while driving, more drivers are now using their phones…
While prom is an exciting time, it can also be dangerous when certain safety precautions are ignored. Since motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of teen deaths in the country, high schoolers need to take extra precautions while driving. To learn more about how…
When you are injured in a car accident and the other driver was clearly at fault, your choice is simple: you will need to either work with the other driver’s insurance company to get compensated, or you can file a personal injury claim and collect…
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is now the subject of a lawsuit filed by two nonprofit consumer groups for the failure of the agency to institute rules for an Obama-era piece of legislation requiring rear seat belt warnings. KidsandCars.org and The Center for Auto Safety…
Auto insurance companies are not necessarily quick to accept new technology that can have a beneficial impact on their customers. Insurers want to have proof that the proposed device will reduce collisions for the people they insure or enhance their company’s goals in some way….
A February 2017 article in The New York Times reported sobering, if not shocking, statistics: more than 40,000 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2016, a 6 percent increase over 2015 and the highest total since 2007. Even more disheartening was that the 2016…
Utility task vehicle (UTV) crashes may not make the headlines on a daily basis, but they occur regularly in Texas. Individuals use UTVs for work and play, and while these vehicles are relatively safe when operated properly, they pose a significant risk when drivers are…
The Houston Chronicle reported that as many as 23.5 percent of Texas drivers admitted to texting while driving in 2012. Given what we know about the tremendous dangers of distracted driving, it may surprise many people to learn that Texas does not have a statewide…
Texas Dram Shop Act “Dram shop” refers to establishments where alcoholic beverages are sold, such as liquor stores, bars, restaurants, or nightclubs. Dram shop laws originated in the 1880s and were intended to impose liability on establishments that allowed patrons to over consume alcohol and…
As of 2012, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that there were nearly 36 million licensed drivers over the age of 65. While driving is excellent for senior mobility, it can also have severe consequences. Fatal crash rates for those over 85, for example,…