Texting is one of the most common forms of distracted driving.
Driving requires your full attention. While drunk driving is widely recognized as dangerous, distracted driving isn’t treated with the same seriousness, even though it’s just as dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of people lose their lives each year in crashes involving distracted drivers.
Road construction is in full swing across Texas.
Key Takeaway:
Liability for a construction zone accident in Texas may involve a driver, contractor, or government entity depending on who acted negligently.
April is distracted driving awareness month.
Key Takeaway:
You can file a claim against a driver for texting while driving if their distraction caused an accident that resulted in injuries or property damage.
Whether traveling or staying local, knowing your rights after a spring break injury is crucial.
Spring break is in full swing. For many Texas families, it’s a chance to travel, relax, and spend time together. However, increased travel also brings a higher risk of accidents and injuries.
Concussions are a mild form of a traumatic brain injury.
Key Takeaway:
You may be able to file a claim for a concussion after a car accident if medical records and other evidence show the crash caused the injury.
Sudden cold snaps can cause unexpected, dangerous driving conditions.
February may bring Valentine’s Day plans, but winter weather in Texas is not always finished. Sudden cold fronts can still cause freezing rain, icy roads, and dangerous driving conditions.
Valentine’s Day weekend will have an increased risk of car accidents.
Valentine’s Day is a time for dinner plans, date nights, and spending time with people you care about. Across Texas, many people head out in the evening to restaurants, bars, concerts, and hotels. With more drivers on the road—and more alcohol involved—the risk of car accidents increases.
Taking a rideshare on Valentine’s Day? Read this first.
Carpooling to work is growing in popularity.
Key Takeaway:
If you’re injured while carpooling in Texas, you may have the right to file a claim, and liability may involve one or more drivers or insurance policies.
Car accidents spike in January as commuters return to work.
When the holidays end and daily routines return, Texas roads become much busier. Offices reopen, schools resume, and commuters head back to work in full force. As traffic increases, so does the risk of car accidents.
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