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Daylight savings time puts drivers at risk of drowsy driving.
Dangers of Drowsy Driving and How to Avoid It
Last week, we all set our clocks forward an hour–some of us are still trying to recover from the trauma.
Articles Posted in Automobile Accidents
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Holiday Road Trips: How to Stay Safe and Avoid Accidents During Winter Travel
Learn how to avoid holiday car accidents in Texas.
How to Stay Safe and Avoid Accidents During Winter Travel
The winter holidays are fast approaching. Record high numbers of vehicle travel are expected for 2024, and if you’re among those planning to hit the road for the holidays this year, you need to be prepared.
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Who is Responsible for a Car Accident During Bad Weather in Texas?
Can bad weather affect your injury claim?
How Weather Affects Your Car Accident Claim in Texas
What kind of weather you will experience in San Antonio and across the state can change suddenly at any given time. Hail, fog, heavy rain, you name it — Texas drivers deal with it.
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Summer Traveler Series: Out of State Car Accidents
Summer road trip? Learn what to do if you’re in an accident out of state.
Everything You Need to Know About Out-of-State Car Accidents
Millions of families will hit the road for family vacations this summer. It’s often more affordable and convenient to travel by car rather than fly, especially with dogs and small children, making it a popular option.
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Texas Ranks in Top 5 for Worst Drivers in America Again in 2024 Study
Texas drivers are among the most likely to drive drunk in the nation.
Texas Ranks Among Top 5 for Worst Drivers in the Nation Yet Again in 2024 Study
Another Forbes Advisor study has analyzed the fatal accidents across the 50 states to find out which states have the worst drivers, and Texas is among the highest in the nation.
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3 Surprising Ways an Auto Accident Can Impact Your Life
Car accidents can impact your life in ways you may never have considered.
How a Car Accident Can Change Your Life in Ways You Didn’t Expect
No one wakes up and thinks, “I’m going to get into a car accident today.” They just happen. And, when they do happen, you don’t expect them to have a lasting impact on your life.
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3 Ways to Avoid Drunk Driving This Holiday Season
Choose safer habits this holiday season and start the new year with no regrets.
3 Practical Alternatives to Drunk Driving During the Holidays
Everybody knows that driving drunk is dangerous, illegal, and just plain stupid. Yet, especially in San Antonio, drunk driving is still a major problem affecting even our government officials.
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How Trauma Impacts Children After an Injury
Children can be traumatized after an auto accident in Texas.
The Impact Trauma Can Have on Your Child After an Injury in Texas
Previously, it was widely believed that trauma was limited to soldiers who had experienced extreme events outside normal human experiences. However, modern psychological literature understands that trauma can happen to anyone, including children. In fact, children are especially vulnerable to trauma because of their inability to recognize or anticipate danger.
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Can a Police Officer Search the Entire Vehicle?
Which parts of the vehicle can the police search?
(December 28, 2022) In a previous post, we discussed search and seizure laws pertaining to automobiles. We saw how a warrantless vehicle search must meet two requirements: probable cause and mobility. But how much of the vehicle can police officers search under this rule? If they see evidence of illegal contraband (illegal substances, for example), do they have the ability to search the entire vehicle? What about bags or locked containers in the passenger compartment or trunk? Let’s take a look at what’s covered under the mobile conveyance exception – and what is not.
Searching the Trunk of the Vehicle
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Can the Police Search My Car Without a Warrant?
Searching a vehicle without a warrant
(December 28, 2022) The United States Supreme Court case Mapp v. Ohio established the historic exclusionary rule, which forbids any evidence collected illegally to be used in court, which is consistent with the fourth amendment that protects against unreasonable search and seizure. However, this rule created a tricky situation for traffic officers. It frequently happened that traffic officers had probable cause to believe that illegal activity was being enabled by automobiles. However, by the time they came back with a warrant to search the vehicle, it was out of their jurisdiction, or the evidence was gone. To combat this problem, the Supreme Court ruled in Carroll v. United States to include an automobile exception to the exclusionary rule that allowed traffic officers to conduct warrantless vehicle searches… if certain conditions were met. So, when can an officer search your vehicle without your consent?