Texas Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Lawsuits After a car accident in Texas, victims are often overwhelmed with immediate concerns: medical treatment, vehicle repairs, and dealing with insurance adjusters. Amidst this chaos, one critical legal detail frequently gets...

Understanding Comparative Negligence Laws in Texas Car Accidents Car accidents in Texas can be complex, especially when determining who is at fault and how that fault affects your ability to recover compensation for injuries and damages. One of the...

What to Do After a Car Accident in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Introduction A car accident, regardless of its severity, can be a disorienting and stressful event. When it occurs in the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the confusion can be...

What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Texas: A 2026 Guide Every year, hundreds of thousands of drivers experience a car accident in Texas, with the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex ranking among the highest-volume regions for motor vehicle...

Comparative Negligence: How Fault Affects Your Texas Car Accident Claim After a car accident in Texas, one of the most critical factors determining financial recovery is comparative negligence—a legal doctrine that assigns fault among all parties involved. Understanding how...

Distracted Driving Accidents in Dallas-Fort Worth: Understanding Texas Law Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities across Texas, with Dallas and Fort Worth consistently ranking among the most dangerous metropolitan areas for this preventable...

What Happens If You're Sued for a Car Crash With No Insurance in Texas? If you were in a car accident in Texas and didn’t have insurance, here’s what you need to know to protect yourself legally and financially....

Injured by a Distracted Driver in Texas? What You Need to Know Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious crashes in Texas. If you've been injured because another driver was texting, eating, or checking a GPS,...

Texas Auto Accidents: Navigating the Road to Recovery Every day, drivers across Dallas, Fort Worth, and throughout Texas face serious collisions that can change their lives in an instant. From medical bills to insurance disputes, the aftermath of a...

Texas Motorcycle Accidents: Standing Up for Injured Riders Motorcyclists face unique risks on Texas roads, where one driver’s inattention can lead to devastating consequences. Beyond physical recovery, injured riders often struggle with biased assumptions from insurers. Knowing your rights...

Dallas Uber & Lyft Accident Checklist: What to Do After a Crash Uber accident lawyer Dallas — If you’re hurt in an Uber or Lyft crash in Dallas, the steps you take in the first hours and days matter....

Texas Auto Accident Laws: What Drivers Must Know After a Crash Texas auto accident lawyer — If you’re involved in a car wreck in Texas, understanding your rights and obligations is essential. From reporting requirements to deadlines for filing...

Motorcycle accident attorney Texas — Riding offers freedom, but motorcycle crashes in Texas often result in devastating injuries. Unlike standard car wrecks, these cases often hinge on unique roadway dynamics, visibility issues, and negligent driving behaviors. Below, we outline...

Dallas Car Accident Lawyer: What to Do After a Crash If you’ve been injured in a Dallas wreck, here’s what you must know to protect your rights. Car accidents are stressful, but acting fast can make or break your...

Injured in a Parking Lot Accident in Texas? Here's What You Need to Know Parking lots may seem low-risk, but they’re a common site of serious accidents—both vehicle-related and slip-and-fall injuries. If you were hurt in a Texas parking...

Can You Sue for Emotional Distress After an Accident in Texas? Physical injuries aren’t the only damage caused by accidents. In Texas, victims may also suffer emotional trauma—anxiety, depression, PTSD, or sleep loss—that can last long after physical wounds...

What If You’re Injured as a Passenger in a Texas Car Accident? Passengers often suffer serious injuries in car crashes—without having caused the accident themselves. If you were hurt while riding in someone else’s vehicle in Texas, you likely...

Rear-Ended in Texas? What You Need to Know About Liability and Compensation If you’ve been rear-ended in Texas—whether in Dallas traffic or on a rural highway—understanding your legal rights is critical. Rear-end collisions are among the most common car...

Dallas Car Accident Lawyer: What to Know About Rear-End Collisions If you’ve been involved in a rear-end collision in Dallas, Texas, you’re not alone. Rear-end accidents are among the most common traffic incidents across Texas. Understanding your legal rights...

Why Delayed Symptoms After a Car Crash in Texas Can Affect Your Injury Claim If you've been involved in a car accident in Dallas, Fort Worth, or anywhere in Texas, it's natural to feel shaken but otherwise unharmed at...

What Texas Pedestrians Need to Know About Hit-and-Run Accidents If you’ve been injured in a Texas pedestrian hit-and-run accident, protecting your rights starts with understanding how these cases work under state law. Dallas, Fort Worth, and other Texas cities...

If you’ve been injured in a multi-car crash in Fort Worth, understanding who’s legally at fault is key to protecting your rights and compensation. Texas law follows a modified comparative fault system, which means determining liability isn’t always straightforward—especially...

If you’ve been in a car accident in Texas, the trauma doesn’t always end with the crash. Emotional distress—like anxiety, depression, or PTSD—can be just as real and damaging as physical injuries. But can you sue for it? Under...

Can I Still Sue if I Was Partly at Fault? Understanding Texas’s Comparative Negligence Law If you’ve been injured in a Texas car wreck, slip-and-fall, or workplace accident—and you think you were partly at fault—you might be wondering: Can...

If you’ve been injured in a Dallas wreck, here’s what you must know to protect your rights. Texas car accident laws can be complex—but acting fast and smart can make all the difference in your claim. 1. Check for...

A hundred questions race through your mind in the hazy aftermath of an automobile wreck. A lot of those questions are about insurance and how you can get compensation for injuries and property damage. In Texas, the people involved...

East Texas is known for heat and humidity, but our weather is highly variable and sometimes extreme in ways that go beyond heat. In this article, we'll highlight weather conditions that affect driving in East Texas that could cause...

Dallas-Fort Worth roads are congested not only with privately owned vehicles but with government-owned vehicles as well. From city buses to police cars to Department of Transportation vehicles and beyond, government-owned vehicles are everywhere. And just like private vehicles,...

In 2023, 1,120 people were killed in crashes occurring in or around intersections, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. That's the most since 2018. It's critical that drivers understand the rules around intersections so they become safer. What...

Texas law requires drivers to purchase liability insurance. When a driver is found at fault for a crash, this liability coverage pays for damages that result. Texas drivers must have bodily injury coverage and property damage coverage to pay...

Data from state and federal traffic agencies shows that fewer people died on Texas roads in 2023 than the year before. While that's good news, the bad news is we're still the deadliest state to drive in. In April...

Preliminary numbers from the National Safety Council paint a bleak picture of fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2023. While not quite as high as in 2022, deadly crashes are still up quite a bit from pre-pandemic levels. More work...

It's essential to take an active role in your medical care at all times, including in the aftermath of an accident. No one knows what you're feeling, physically and mentally, better than you do. Asking the right questions of...

High-speed wrecks are not the only crashes that can leave you in serious pain. Whiplash can be painful and long-lasting, and it can happen in crashes where a vehicle is moving as slowly as 15 miles per hour or...

Auto accidents are one of the nation's leading causes of death for children. Reports from the CDC and NHTSA show that many of these deaths happen because adults have not made sure the child was properly restrained. For young...

Who pays for your medical bills and other damages if you get hurt in a crash involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle? Whether you're a passenger in a rideshare vehicle or hit by an Uber/Lyft driver, Texas law provides...

Half of all traffic deaths occur at night despite the fact that nighttime driving accounts for just 25 percent of all hours driven, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Driving in the dark is simply more dangerous, even...

The phrase "statute of limitations" is essentially a legal way of saying "time limit." In Texas, the normal statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years. That means if you intend to sue the person who caused...

Rear-end collisions account for more than 25 percent of all auto accidents each year, making them one of the most common types of wrecks. While the trailing driver is often found at fault in rear-end accidents, that isn’t always...

Airbags are meant to protect people from injuries, and while they accomplish that goal more often than not, there are incidents where an airbag actually causes an injury. The airbag might deploy in a defective way or fail to...

While everyone knows car and truck accidents cause obvious injuries like broken bones and serious lacerations, other injuries aren't so obvious to anyone except the victim. Hearing loss is one of those injuries, and it can be severe and...

An updated safety test recently revealed surprising dangers for rear-seat passengers in smaller cars. The data may have parents wondering where their children should sit to maximize their safety in the event of a car accident. While the testing...

Advancements in vehicle technology are a major contributor to safety. Building a safer car can benefit drivers, passengers and pedestrians. A new initiative would help reduce car accidents by requiring new vehicles to have automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems....

Texas drivers can do everything right and still get into a car accident. If another driver is at-fault for the accident, victims can seek compensation. But what if an animal causes a car accident? You can't exactly sue an...

When you're in a car accident, it impacts more than just your vehicle. You may have to recover from personal injuries, replace damaged property and treat mental health issues. These consequences can go on for years and be extremely...

One of your teenager's biggest milestones in life is getting their driver's license. This is often exciting for teens but can be concerning for parents. To help your child be protected on the road and prevent them from getting...

Each year, excited teenagers earn their driver's licenses and can't wait to hit the road. However, this newfound freedom comes with the sobering reality that teenage drivers are at a higher risk of being involved in a car accident...

No matter how skilled your teen driver is, putting your child behind the wheel can be scary for a parent. Whether you're helping them pick out a car or letting them drive yours, there's always the possibility they could...

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 239,539 individuals injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2021, with a death toll of 4,489 people. There are many reasons for car accidents. These can include bad weather, negligent...

Large-scale problems can rarely be solved by asking people to try harder. And tens of thousands of traffic deaths per year definitely qualify as a large-scale problem. The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking people to try harder, but...

Car accidents are a major problem in the United States, with far-reaching consequences for society as a whole. From physical injuries to emotional trauma and financial losses, car accidents have a profound impact on the lives of those affected....

Research around smartphone addiction paints a bleak picture. It is well-established that modern phone usage is problematic. Cell phone use is tied to problems like depression and anxiety. It's also tied to distracted driving. As distracted driving causes a...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is taking aim at the rising number of accidents tied to substance abuse and aggressive driving. The NTSB is, controversially, suggesting changes to new car technology. If these recommendations are enacted into law,...

AAA expects more than 120 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road this holiday season. Roads and highways in Dallas and around Texas will be busy, and there could be more accidents than there...

Throughout automotive history, human beings have been behind the wheel and in control of their vehicles. When a crash happened, the cause could usually be traced back to a person, and that person could be held legally responsible for...

Cars and trucks pose a serious hazard to pedestrian traffic. Recent efforts to help drivers and pedestrians avoid deadly interactions have fallen short. Pedestrian deaths are on the rise. Those waiting for a technological solution may have to wait...

Early numbers are in for 2022, and the news is not good. The first quarter of the year showed the highest number of motor vehicle accident deaths of any quarter in 20 years. This continues a worrying trend—American roads...

Hit-and-run accidents can be some of the most challenging collisions to experience. In addition to the physical pain, injury survivors often have to process the mental and emotional pain that comes from being hurt by someone who chose to...

Rear-end accidents happen when one vehicle runs into the back of another. There are many different situations where this happens, including at stop lights and stop signs, in Dallas’s stop-and-go rush hour traffic, and when exiting parking lots.  If...

At our Texas injury law firm, we often hear from people who have been involved in car accidents and who are very worried. They worry that their actions may have made them partly at fault for the collision. They...

The Texas Department of Transportation is teaming with local law enforcement agencies on a program designed to slow down Texas drivers. “Operation Slowdown” is scheduled to run from June 7th to June 21st. The program is aimed at the...

Experience matters when it comes to safe driving. Teens and other new drivers have long had the highest rates of car accidents, including fatal car accidents. No matter how responsible or reliable your teen driver is, there is simply...

Early estimates show that 2021 was a more dangerous year on American roads than 2020, continuing an alarming trend. Deadly car accidents claim tens of thousands of lives every year and the problem is only getting worse. Fatal Car...

Where Car Accidents Happen It is very rare to find a car accident that does not involve mistakes by one or more drivers. A typical car crash involves negligent driving of some kind. Some places are more likely to see...

The 4 Most Common Car Accident Injuries Every car accident affects the personal injury victim in a unique way. While the injuries you sustained may be common overall, it’s likely that they’re having a very personal effect on you—changing...

Unsafe Vehicle Loophole Closed by Texas DMV Temporary tags and 30-day permits have been misused to allow unsafe vehicles on Texas roadways. After taking steps to curtail fraudulent tags being issued by car dealers, the Texas DMV has now...

Can You Sue a Drunk Driver for Hitting You in Texas? Many people think of drunk driving as a criminal activity, and it is. A drunk driver can go to jail, especially if they cause a vehicle crash that injures someone...

Texting While Driving: How Lawyers Prove it in Court Texting is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do behind the wheel. Indeed, research shows that people who compose or read text messages while driving can be...

Automated Traffic Enforcement and Safe Driving Most people understand that speeding and aggressive driving are dangerous behaviors. What to do about it is a harder question. One of the most controversial tools in combating dangerous driving is the use of cameras. ...

Pay Attention to Distracted Driving Distracted driving is one of the most common dangerous behaviors you will see. Cell phones are a major contributor, but distracted driving is older than that. The problem is easy to identify, but hard to solve....

How American Drivers Feel About Drunk Driving Drunk driving is just one of several unsafe behaviors that have increased over the past two years. The pandemic has increased almost every form of dangerous driving. Speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive...

The Role of Seat Belts in Car Accidents The pandemic has been a challenge for people all across the country. One unfortunate reaction to this challenge has been an uptick in dangerous driving behaviors. These behaviors include impaired driving, speeding,...

Ride-Sharing Services Offer Pluses & Minuses Texas was one of five states to receive a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association to encourage ride-sharing services this holiday season. The grant is meant to help drivers make the decision...

There’s no shortage of dangerous driving on Texas roadways. Car and truck accidents are an everyday reality in Dallas-Fort Worth. For the victims of those accidents, it’s important to understand the cause or causes that led to a crash....

The House of Representatives is introducing a bill aimed at improving booster seat safety. The Booster Seat Safety Act is primarily geared toward improving outcomes in side-on crashes. Existing regulations give the makers of booster seats too much latitude to...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for protecting the driving public through education, research, the creation of safety standards and the enforcement of existing rules. It is a key agency at the Department of Transportation when...

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. It’s also known to be traditionally one of the worst months of the year when it comes to fatal accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists. As part of the effort to combat deadly car/pedestrian...

Cars and trucks are updated with new technology every year. New features run the gamut from gimmick to genuine advancement. Car manufacturers want you to believe that their products are better than ever, but how much do drivers actually...

Reporting Rules After a Car Accident Informing the local police department or sheriff’s office of your car accident is a legal requirement in Texas. That applies to any crash where someone was injured or killed, or if a vehicle...

How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is currently running a campaign designed to show people the seriousness of drunk driving. The campaign, “Faces of Drunk Driving,” attacks a problem that is more common...

There is a normal relationship between how many miles people drive and how many car accidents there are. For example, lower gas prices have long been associated with a rise in highway fatalities, because cheap gas means more driving....

4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Car Accident Attorney When you need a personal injury attorney's help after an accident in Texas, you of course want to find someone who is experienced and trustworthy. But how do you...

Motor Vehicle Death Rates Jump 20% During the Pandemic COVID-19 has started to surge again across the US. As more states reinstate stay-at-home measures, one might think the lockdowns would lead to fewer people driving and therefore fewer deadly...

What Is PIP Coverage and Do I Need It in Texas? In the aftermath of an accident, many victims face incredibly high medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. Having the proper insurance before an accident occurs is one...

In the aftermath of an accident, many victims face incredibly high medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. Having the proper insurance before an accident occurs is one of the keys to covering these expenses. Personal injury protection (PIP) is one...

Texas drivers are required to carry auto insurance. Additionally, every driver must have proof of coverage to show upon request by a law enforcement officer. The minimum amount of required coverage is often listed as 30/60/25 to protect you...

The holiday season has arrived, and if Thanksgiving showed us anything it’s that we can expect millions of Americans to continue traveling this year, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The nation’s roads could again see numerous accidents and fatalities during the...

Shuttling the kids around town or taking them on road trips can be fun, but it can also be stressful, especially if you’re a new parent or anyone else without a lot of experience driving with children in the...

For many people, Thanksgiving is more than just a one-day holiday; it’s a great time to use vacation days and take a four- or five-day break from the stress of work. Often, people use the time to visit local...

National data released in October show that overall traffic fatalities in the US dropped for the third consecutive year and have reached the lowest levels since 2014. There were 36,096 fatalities on American roads in 2019, a decrease of...

Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents remain all too common despite tougher laws and more awareness of the issue. When an intoxicated driver injures or kills someone in a car wreck, most of the time the legal responsibility falls on the...

Texas roadways were less deadly in 2019, according to data from the Department of Transportation. In mid-2020, the department released its report on 2019 Texas Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, and it contains several pieces of good news about auto...

There may be fewer trick-or-treaters this year due to coronavirus concerns, but plenty of kids will still be out there trying to fill up their candy buckets. While some parents still fear their kids getting poisoned candy or razor...

In a personal injury lawsuit following an auto accident, the plaintiff (the person who filed the case) must prove that he/she was injured, as well as prove the other driver's fault. Evidence must be used to prove that the...

After a truck accident or car wreck, you might face expensive medical bills, lost wages, car repair bills and other monetary damages. These are usually fairly easy to understand and calculate. But other injuries, most notably pain and suffering,...

Some of us have physical conditions that make us more susceptible to serious injury. For example, someone with brittle bone syndrome might suffer broken bones and serious pain due to an accident, while others might walk away unscathed. The...

The aftermath of a car accident is emotional. People are upset, frustrated, shocked and someone may be physically injured, too. In this situation, it’s almost a reflex to apologize, even if you’re not entirely sure that you’re the one...

Car insurance is critical to protect yourself and your family from costly accidents while out on the road. Unfortunately, many motorists across the country and throughout Texas travel without proper insurance. What happens if you become a victim of...

It’s normal to have some general body aches and pains after a car accident. These aches may even linger for days or weeks afterward as your body adjusts. Yet, even if what you’re experiencing is normal soreness, it’s best...

Although most car accidents result in poor choices such as speeding or driving while intoxicated, some accidents result from poor road conditions. For example, large potholes, missing guard rails and other issues may cause accidents involving serious vehicle damage...

After a car accident, you may feel sore and have noticeable injuries such as burns, scrapes and more. It’s common to feel fine after an accident, though. Don’t let your initial feelings keep you from seeking medical help, however....

A car accident can leave your emotions scarred and your body damaged. Your injuries can greatly affect your life now and well into the future. As such it’s important to understand what the Texas car accident laws say about...

The ongoing coronavirus emergency continues to disrupt most people’s lives in some way, and the judicial system is no exception. Several people have asked us whether COVID-19 could affect a car accident case, whether it’s a pending case that’s...

After a car accident, you may be left with injuries that require medical treatment, time off of work and more. After filing a claim for compensation, the insurance company may come back with a promising initial settlement offer. We...

After suffering injuries due to a car accident, it’s easy to feel the pressure of medical bills and loss of work. As you file your car accident injury claim to help offset these expenses, it’s important to consider asking...

Auto accidents in Texas happen once every 58 seconds, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2018, nearly 250,000 people were injured in Texas crashes, with almost 15,000 of those considered serious injuries. Motor vehicle crashes happen far...

Drivers involved in collisions typically exchange information at the site of the accident and often call police, even if the drivers believe the damage is relatively minor. This is undoubtedly a wise thing to do. Yes, it's helpful for...

Federal data released on October 22, 2019, show a decline in overall crash fatalities in the U.S. Texas is no longer the country’s most deadly driving state. Most Recent Data Shows Decline in Driving Fatalities Figures released by the...

A fatal auto accident occurs somewhere in America every 12 minutes. Conventional wisdom would tell you that the most dangerous drivers on the road are the youngest drivers and the oldest drivers, and they must be the cause of...

Severe car accidents are traumatizing situations for all involved. While car accidents may result in physical injuries such as whiplash, fractures, lacerations and burns, they can also result in emotional and psychological injuries, invisible to the eye. One of...

Around 6 million car accidents happen in the United States each year. During these accidents, approximately 3 million people experience injuries resulting from the crash. To avoid an accident, it’s critical to remain vigilant while you’re driving, especially in...

The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT), which keeps a close eye on traffic statistics, has released its numbers for 2018. The figures, released in February 2019, show a 4 percent drop in traffic fatalities on Texas roadways, from 3,720...

Recent government data shows that while deaths on Texas roads dipped in 2017, the state is now home to the nation’s deadliest roadways. Figures released in October by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show 3,722 people lost their...

Personal injury cases require evidence. The more evidence there is to support your claim, the more likely you will obtain the compensation you deserve. Evidence cuts down on the “he-said-she-said” arguments and helps judges and juries understand the events...

Texas is the second biggest state in the US and has more highway miles than any other state. It is not the most dangerous—that dubious prize goes to California and Florida. Yet, a study last year reported in the...

Texas drivers need to be careful on the road, especially during the winter. Earlier this year, the Austin Police Department reported there were 85 crashes in a single 13-hour period. Most car accidents will result in only property damage. You may end...

A car accident can happen at anywhere at any time. People who head out on the road as drivers, bicyclists, motorcyclists or pedestrians might not think about the prospect of being in a crash with injuries and fatalities, but...

When there is a car accident in Texas, there is always the chance that it will result in severe injuries and even death. Some of these accidents happen due to situational factors that cannot be controlled such as the...

Drivers in Mesquite must be vigilant about everything they encounter on the road. That can include other cars, motorcyclists, bicyclists, joggers and pedestrians. With the number of hazards that can arise, it is not unusual for car accidents to...

Texans who are in a car crash should be cognizant of the variety of reasons that could have been the cause. Because a car accident can lead to significant medical expenses, lost time at work, major issues for the...

Texas drivers might take all the necessary precautions to make certain they are safe and still be involved in a car crash. What can make these car accidents worse is if one of the people involved decides to flee...

It is an unfortunate reality that Texans who obey road rules and operating their vehicles safely can be injured or lose their lives in a car crash. All it takes is another driver choosing to get behind the wheel...

Texans are aware of distracted drivers and the damage they can cause. Recently, new laws and enforcement have been part of the process of trying to reduce texting and driving and taking part in other distracting behaviors, mostly with...

Parents expect the areas near their child's school to be safe. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A recent study has shown that children are at high risk of encountering a distracted driver. This information can be important,...

For a long time, Texas lawmakers and law enforcement were ambivalent about how to handle a distracted driver, texting and driving and other behaviors related to this. With the number of accidents that occur because of a driver not...

Distracted driving is a prevalent problem in Texas and throughout the nation, so much so that more and more state and local governments are legislating against it. Although penalties are being assessed and people are discouraged from being a...

For the past few years, two things have arguably drawn car buyers to specific models: crashworthiness designs and crash avoidance systems. Indeed, crash avoidance systems may not be available on every model, but the importance of having a car...

Auto accidents are always unfortunate and inconvenient, but they can be even more devastating if you are injured. If you are hurt during a collision, it is important to takes steps right away to support a potential legal claim....

A retired elementary school teacher and baker who was well-known in her community recently lost her life in a motor vehicle accident. The Texas car crash occurred at around 8 a.m. on a Monday and has left the entire...

A fatal Texas crash has claimed the lives of at least 13 people to date. The tragic auto wreck between a bus and a pickup truck shut down Highway 83 on March 29. Investigators are still attempting to reconstruct...

It's a huge fear for many parents: they head in to work only to get a phone call informing them that there has been an accident involving their children. In this case, the car crash at the Texas day...

While many in Texas were planning holiday dinners and attending family gatherings, one family assembled with their loved ones for the funeral of their mother while standing vigil by their father's hospital bed. The two were victims of a...

When driving long distances, it may cross one's mind that an accident is possible. However, to be involved in a car crash before one has even left home seems inconceivable. Nevertheless, the family and friends of a 52-year-old Texas...

Frequently, Texas drivers encounter road closures due to accidents. They may notice glass or debris in the street, or see markers along the highway indicating the loss of a beloved friend or family member in a car crash. It...

A lawsuit against Apple currently before a Texas court raises an important question about texting and driving: Do smartphone manufacturers have a duty to prevent you from texting while behind the wheel? The lawsuit stems from a 2013 accident...

Intersections in Texas and across the country are the most likely places for serious accidents to occur. Even if the light is green, a driver would do well to enter an intersection cautiously since car accidents are often caused...

The Texas Senate is prepared for its third round in the battle to ban texting while driving. The legislation failed in 2013 and 2015 because some senators feared adding more laws to the books when existing laws already allow...

Behaviors people in Texas do not find acceptable when walking behind someone on the sidewalk are apparently standard when behind the wheel of a car. In fact, in a recently released survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety,...

The recent accidents involving self-driving cars have not dampened the optimism of proponents of this exciting feat of engineering. Driverless motor vehicles promise a future of safer highways and fewer car accidents in Texas and across the country. However,...

It is a well-known fact that distracted driving can be extremely dangerous. Scientists from Texas A&M Transportation Institute and the University of Houston have recently reported that their studies compared different types of distractions and yielded fascinating results. Daydreaming,...

When children survive auto accidents in which their parents die, the tragedy is almost incomprehensible. The Texas Department of Public Safety reported such a tragic car crash that left only children as survivors. The incident reportedly occurred north of...

Car accidents involving drivers who cross over the center median on Texas highways are all too prevalent. Such a car crash claimed the life of a Houston resident on a recent Tuesday afternoon. According to the Texas Department of...

Driving is a part of our everyday lives. We get in the car to go to work, take the kids to school and go grocery shopping. Whether staying in the neighborhood or taking a road trip across the state...

A Texas driver of a pickup truck was recently hospitalized with serious head injuries. The injuries were suffered in a car crash in which his pickup was struck by a vehicle whose driver had lost control of it. According...

Devastating accidents can happen in split seconds. Many motorists have lost their lives on Texas roads due to the distractions of other drivers. Cross-over accidents are often the result of distracted or drunken driving. An 81-year-old man recently suffered...

It is a truism in civil law that most legal disputes will settle before a judge or jury renders a verdict. There are a number of reasons why this is so. Litigation can be expensive and time-consuming, invasive of...

If you believe a recent study by the Allstate insurance company, you may want to stay off the roads around the Dallas-Fort Worth area. According to the study, drivers in this area are ranked among the worst in the...

The negligence laws in Texas give a car accident victim the right to sue a negligent driver for compensation. The amount that a person can recover depends upon the nature and extent of the injuries. Catastrophic injuries that result...

A minor car accident with a major build-up was caught on camera recently, helping police identify the individual at fault and putting him in handcuffs. The accident was caused by a driver experiencing some road rage, as he attempted...

If you are involved in a car accident with one other car, then the issue of who was at fault will boil down to application of the Texas law of comparative negligence to the facts of the accident. But...

There always exists the potential for a car accident to turn fatal, especially in situations such as a head-on collision. This is precisely what happened in South Austin recently when two vehicles struck each other when a passenger car...

No matter what state you drive in, driving while intoxicated is illegal. But every state has their own laws regarding alcohol limits and punishments. While even driving with a buzz can be highly dangerous, it is important to understand...

You are driving around Mesquite, enjoying the warm weather, and suddenly a drunk or distracted driver blows through a red light and T-bones your car. Now you are stuck in a hospital with multiple fractures and no way to...

Getting in a car accident while driving the streets of Mesquite can be a scary, and sometimes life-changing, event. You are probably going to feel lost and alone, especially if you were injured and are not sure what to...

If you are involved in a car accident that results in severe burns, the burn injuries themselves – manifested in skin and other tissue damage – are serious in themselves. But what can make a burn injury even more...

The act of driving a car requires the person behind the wheel to observe a wide range of traffic safety laws, which govern activities like speed limits, right-of-way, acceptable turns and passing, insurance requirements, and much more. All of...

A statue of limitations is a time limit within which an injured car accident victim must sue a negligent driver. A lawsuit filed after the statute of limitations expires could lead to the dismissal of the case. Time limits...

There is no magic formula for judges and jurors to use when a Dallas car accident victim makes a claim for compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses and lost wages. Each case is different, so the law leaves...

Common sense would dictate that any possible option to avoid or reduce a certain type of deadly highway accident would have a high priority on the desks of highway safety administrators. But in Texas, and specifically on North Texas...

As one year closes, another legislative session is slated to begin. Some concerns are already on the table for the 84th Session. One of the most prominent is a statewide ban on texting while driving. It would be hard to...

It is often the case that large things have small beginnings. This can be the case when you have been in what may at first seem to be a minor car accident with another vehicle. For instance, a low-speed, rear-end...

The adage "time is money" is axiomatic in business, and one of the aspects in which it manifests itself most frequently is in the delivery process. These deliveries often involve commercial trucks that transport goods throughout the supply chain...

It would be hard to deny the positive economic impact the fracking boom has had in Texas over the last several years, but progress is often accompanied by challenges. One of the challenges of the oil patch culture is...

Sometimes drivers on interstate freeways who are surprised by the sudden deceleration of the vehicle in front of them will seek to avoid a collision by using the shoulder of the highway as a bailout lane. But as a...

You can try to be the safest driver on the road; you wear your safety belt, you observe speed limits, you never drive under the influence of alcohol and you carefully look both ways before proceeding through an intersection....

Negligence behind the wheel of a car can manifest itself in different ways. Any instance of driver negligence will involve a failure to observe a reasonable standard of care under the circumstances as they existed at the time of...

Any nationally-recognized holiday is a time for celebration throughout the United States. In order to participate in all of the related activities for the particular event, Americans regularly flood the roads with their vehicles in ever increasing numbers so...

Any Texas resident can tell you that the highways and roads of this state can be dangerous places. Although most drivers operate their vehicles with concern for their own safety, and that of their fellow drivers, the sad truth...

All drivers in Texas have a legal duty to do everything possible to operate their vehicles safely on the road. This means, among other responsibilities, maintaining attention to the traffic conditions ahead, and reacting accordingly. Unfortunately, serious rear-end accidents...

One night last June, a North Texas teenager's life was destroyed after he got in the back of a pickup truck driven by another teen who had been drinking. In a matter of seconds, the passenger's life changed dramatically....

For most people, being the victim of a car crash even one time in life can be extremely traumatic. One time is enough to make a person hope that it never happens again. But for one Dallas area man,...

One of the most dangerous things a driver can do is get behind the wheel of a car after drinking too much. We all know that intoxication can slow a person's reaction time, cause blurred vision and lead to...

Distracted driving is not a new phenomenon. For decades, drivers have been eating, fiddling with the radio, or trying to tame unruly children in the backseat while behind the wheel. Today, however, distracted driving is much more prevalent. Of...

Various musicians gathered for a popular music festival recently in Texas. Expecting fun and entertainment, many people congregated in the closed off streets to watch the performers. An otherwise pleasant evening quickly came to an end after an allegedly...

Texting and driving are obviously a dangerous combination when done together. Many things can happen in the blink of an eye if a driver gets distracted while trying to send a text. Not only can an accident occur, but...

Being a teenager is the time where many things begin to come together and one begins to learn the responsibilities of being an adult. Things happen that allow life lessons to mold and shape a young person into their...

Icy road conditions are relatively uncommon here in Texas, so driving during winter weather can be especially treacherous. Even those who exercise extreme care can still find themselves in an accident. Sadly, icy roads appear to be a factor...

A large SUV and a pickup truck were involved in a head-on collision that sadly took the life of one of the drivers. Although police have not determined who was at fault for the truck accident, the accident did...

Being injured in any manner can be traumatic or hard to handle, both emotionally or financially. The reason people pay for insurance policies on their vehicles in Texas is so that -- when a car accident occurs -- they...

Riding a bicycle should be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Sometimes, however, this experience can turn to tragedy. Riding a bicycle on a roadway where cars are present can be dangerous due to the lack of safety enclosures. A...

When a motorist is involved in an accident with a semi-truck, it is often a dangerous and sometimes deadly event. An early morning collision occurred on a Texas highway, involving a semi-truck and a sedan. The truck accident caused...

Riding a motorcycle is much more than just a means of transportation to a lot of individuals. It can represent a lifestyle that allows people to develop strong personal bonds with others that they may otherwise have never known....

A Texas highway was closed for hours after an accident that is being blamed for taking the lives of a child and a male driver. The driver that was killed in the car crash was not in the same...

The early morning hours can be a pleasant time to travel because the amount of traffic is often lighter. However, as two drivers in Texas recently discovered, the early morning hours can lead to a serious car crash the...

The early reports of a pedestrian accident in Corpus Christi appear to raise a number of legal issues. Texas authorities initially reported that an SUV struck a woman and her child, said to be just a 4-year-old. The frightening...

A 26-year old Texas motorcyclist is in critical condition after a head-on collision. The tragic motorcycle accident was reportedly caused by a 69-year-old driver suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The driver of the car was headed the wrong way when...

Anyone that rides or knows someone that rides a motorcycle knows the risk involved. Even experienced riders are at risk to of a motorcycle accident. Negligence on a driver's part is a significant concern for riders as bikers are...

Two motorcycle riders were severely injured recently on Southeast Stallings Drive in Nacogdoches. The motorcycle accident occurred when a woman was turning into a private driveway and moved directly in the path of the two motorcycles. According to a...

A Midland, Texas woman was arrested following a pedestrian accident that left one dead. She also reportedly fled the scene of the crash, and a bond in the sum of $100,000 was ordered as her bail. The pedestrian accident...

The victims of a recent drunk driving car crash are upset by the lack of remorse on the part of the woman who struck them. The incident has received considerable news coverage due to the fact that the driver...

When an individual is injured in a car crash, there are a number of ways to seek legal recourse. In many cases, criminal charges result from a Texas car crash, and victims are vindicated by the results of the...

When an individual is injured in a car accident, the result is an immediate and unexpected shift in that person's life. At one end of the scale sits relatively minor incidents in which a small degree of property damage...

When a Texas car accident results in injuries, the victims have the ability to pursue justice in the form of a personal injury lawsuit against the driver responsible for the crash. A successful personal injury suit, however, requires proof...

Last year, more than 32,000 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States. This number is significant for several reasons. It is a decline from the 2010 car accident fatality rate, and marks a more than...

Any automobile fatality is a tragic event for the friends and family of the individuals killed in the incident. However, some accidents have effects that reach a larger community. The recent death of a promising musician in a Texas...

When a family loses a loved one, the grief process can take many forms and can last for months and even years following the death. It can be argued that the holidays are a particularly rough time of year...

Texas readers will be familiar with the story of a huge traffic pile-up that took place on Thanksgiving Day. Over 100 vehicles were involved in the incident. Authorities believe that one car crash on the eastbound portion of Interstate...

It is every parent's worst nightmare; a late night notification that their child has been involved in an accident. For multiple families, that fear became reality following a tragic car crash near Mathis, Texas. Although the accident is still...

In confrontations between vehicles and pedestrians, there is little debate about which party will come out ahead. American roadways are inherently dangerous to drivers and passengers, but the risk of accidents involving vehicles is never more pronounced than in...

Driving has become such an integral part of American life that it is easy to forget the dangers inherent in our favored mode of travel. Yet no matter how complacent we have become, it is imperative for Texas drivers...

Recently, one stretch of interstate in Texas saw two fatal wrong-way crashes within a 48-hour period. A state trooper with over 10 years of experience told reporters that he has never seen two fatal wrong-way accidents in such a...

A collision occurred on May 27 in Corpus Christi that may take authorities a little time to work out. The accident underscores the importance of observing the rules of the road in Texas. In this case, a motorcycle accident...

Dallas police are currently searching for a driver who was recently involved in a hit-and-run accident. The collision took place at approximately 10 a.m. on May 23. Witnesses reported seeing a white four-door sedan speeding. According to several people...

Texans should know that all motorists, including police officers, have a duty to exercise due caution on the road. Sometimes special circumstances arise, such as a high-speed police pursuit, and the risk of injury is increased exponentially for all...