A head-on car accident in Texas took the life of an East Texas toddler this past weekend, according to CBS 19. The driver of the other vehicle, a young 16-year-old, was reportedly on his way home from work and might have fallen asleep behind the wheel. The accident happened just north of Golf road in Gilmer on Highway […]
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An extra day for travel makes a world of difference getting to and from where you need to go, so Memorial Day weekend road trips are common. Despite high prices at the gas pump, AAA Auto Club is predicting most Texans will travel by car this weekend, according to My San Antonio. The risk of a car accident […]
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Texas led the nation in the number of hyperthermia deaths for small children left alone in vehicles in 2010. Our state can get pretty hot during the summer months, so the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to remind school employees, daycare centers, babysitters and parents who drive with small children not to leave them in the […]
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First off, the number one most dangerous roadway for a teen to drive on is Interstate 45 in Harris County as it recorded the most teen accidents. This road has more car accidents involving teen driver than any other road in Texas. These figures were taken from the data recorded between 2006 and 2010. This […]
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Newly released data from Transportation for America illustrates the number of pedestrian fatalities on America’s roadways from 2000 to 2009. In this time there were more than 47,000 people killed, and another 688,000 injured, in motor-vehicle related pedestrian accidents. The 2011 edition of the pedestrian accidents in Dallas and elsewhere through the country is accompanied byDangerous by Design 2011, […]
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It’s summer, and that means our teens are out of school for the next few months. That also means they’re more likely to be involved in a deadly car accident in Dallas and elsewhere throughout the country. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, teen drivers are now facing the 100 deadliest days on our roadways. Nine of the […]
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SUVs may be not be as likely to be involved in rollover accidents in Dallas and elsewhere throughout the country anymore. New research shows that high-riding SUVs are now much safer and less likely to be involved in these deadly accidents, especially in comparison to ordinary cars, according to CNN. What may be most surprising is that research […]
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The test results are in – Texas ranks 33rd out of the 50 states for having the most knowledgeable drivers. According to the GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test scores, Texas scored an average of 78.6 percent. More than a quarter of drivers tested in our state failed the test. It is these drivers who increase the risks […]
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The U.S. Department of Transportation urges all motorists to take a look at their vehicle’s tires to make sure they’re properly inflated and not showing any severe signs of tread wear or damage. The summer months provide plenty of heat and sunshine for family vacations, but they also provide an increased risk of a tire-related car accident in […]
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Our Dallas personal injury attorneys would like to wish everyone a safe and fun holiday weekend. The Fourth of July holiday weekend is one of the most crowded on our roadways, and our waterways. To stay safe, travelers should double-check their boat’s and car’s equipment to help ensure the safety of family and loved ones. Although many […]
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