Many road safety experts believe that the recent sharp rise in motor vehicle accident fatalities in Texas and around the country is being caused by an increase in reckless behavior like speeding, impaired driving and cellphone use. Distraction is a particularly thorny...
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3 safety tips for new teen drivers
Getting a driver’s license is one of the most exciting events in a teen’s life. For Texas parents, however, there is usually a mix of emotions when their child is old enough to get behind the wheel. Since new drivers lack the benefit of experience, it can be very...
If cars are safer, why are fatalities increasing?
Advancements in technology have added numerous safety features to vehicles. Blind-spot monitors and cross-traffic alerts could help a driver avoid a collision on a Texas road. Conventional wisdom suggests that advancements in vehicle design decrease catastrophic and...
Three tips to keep you safe when driving in dust storms
You've likely seen recent news stories showing videos of dust storms in Texas. While these storms can make affected areas look post-apocalyptic, there's an explainable reason why dust storms happen. Dust storms often occur due to thunderstorms or cyclones that occur...
The rise in pedestrian deaths
In a world with ever-advancing technology, it's easy to assume that everything is safer than it used to be. Unfortunately, as a recent study shows, that's not the case for pedestrians on roadways throughout Texas and the rest of the United States. Concerning data The...
Suing for lost wages after a crash
Texas has seen more than its share of road accidents over the last few years. If you are a victim, you may be able to file a claim for lost wages. This might be the best way for you to get the funds you need to settle all of your medical and other bills. Your claim...
The most important things to do after a car accident
With Texas being such a large state, you'll find many drivers on this state's roads. Sometimes, an unfortunate but hard-to-avoid part of life as a driver is getting into a car accident. If you've never been in one, it's understandable to wonder what to do after a...
Texas blind spot accidents
Based on estimates by the Texas Department of Transportation, there were 585,602 car accidents in Texas in 2021. Some are blind spot accidents, of which 800,000 occur yearly nationwide. What is a blind spot? An area around your car that you can’t easily see just by...
Defensive driving has value
Texas is a highly populated state with millions of commuters. Accidents happen on those roads, although some drivers avoid collisions because of their defensive skills. Learning to drive defensively could make it less likely to become involved in a crash....
What are some common causes of car accidents?
Texas motorists need to remain alert and drive defensively, whether they are on crowded city streets or open rural roads. Here are some of the primary causes of vehicular accidents. Careless driving Speeding, tailgating and weaving in and out of traffic are dangerous...