Are Fatal Semi Accidents on the Rise?

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Truck Fatalities on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
Are Fatal Semi Accidents on the Rise?

Few accidents have as much potential for catastrophe as large truck crashes. Semi truck accidents can lead to serious injuries and death even at slower speeds. For that reason, any increase in truck crashes needs to be taken seriously. Heading in the Wrong Direction ...

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Impaired Drivers & Car Accidents

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving, Impaired Driving, Truck Accidents on Thursday, December 9, 2021.
Impaired Drivers & Car Accidents

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 Substances of Impairment ...

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Child Seat Safety Needs a Booster Shot

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
Child Seat Safety Needs a Booster Shot

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 ignore poor p...

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Self-Driving Trucks Get a Noteworthy Backer

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.
Self-Driving Trucks Get a Noteworthy Backer

Is it time for autonomous trucking to take over? Replacing human drivers with technology has a lot of appeal. The vast majority of fatal car and truck accidents are the result of driver error. People drive drowsy. People drive drunk. People drive while looking at thei...

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Auto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Auto Safety Authority Asleep at the Wheel?

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 it comes ...

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New Campaign Aims to Protect Pedestrians From Cars

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
New Campaign Aims to Protect Pedestrians From Cars

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 incidents, the Texas Depart...

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Are Truck Accident Lawsuits Gaining Steam?

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Personal Injury on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
Are Truck Accident Lawsuits Gaining Steam?

The trucking industry has no shortage of problems these days. A long-standing shortage of qualified drivers is only getting worse. A changing economy has made it harder than ever to recruit people willing to be away from their families for days at a time. Perhaps most se...

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Do Drivers Benefit From New Safety Tech?

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents, Truck Accidents on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
Do Drivers Benefit From New Safety Tech?

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 gain? Younger Drivers Could Use th...

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Reporting Rules After a Car Accident

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents, Insurance on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
Reporting Rules After a Car Accident

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 was damaged too much to be driven away sa...

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How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities?

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities?

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 than many p...

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