Fox 14 News reports that the Texas Department of Transportation will expand its “Teen Click It or Ticket” campaign statewide after a five-county pilot program showed an increase in teen seat-belt use. Our Carrollton personal injury lawyers know about the accident risks faced by teenagers. TheNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports traffic accidents are the leading cause of death […]
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An anti-distracted driving campaign is encouraging teenagers to submit a radio public service announcement in an effort to reduce the risk of teen car accidents in Dallas and elsewhere. As we reported on our Dallas Injury Lawyer Blog earlier this week, the state is also promoting an initiative to encourage teenagers to buckle up. A Carrollton personal injury lawyer understands both […]
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Our conversation this week on the risk of teenage car accidents in Carrollton and the surrounding area would not be complete without a discussion of the true victims of such crashes: The passengers in a teen driver’s vehicle and other innocent motorists on the road. Dallas personal injury lawyers are all too often called to assist a client […]
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“Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on America’s roads, and teens are especially vulnerable because of their inexperience behind the wheel,” says Transportation Secretary Ray Hood. Dallas car accident attorney know this all too well. As schools winds down, more teens will be hitting the roadways, increasing the risk of Dallas car accidents. Consumer Reports Nation […]
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Prom night is a special night that most teens look forward to at the end of the school year. It’s an opportunity for teens to dress up, hang out with friends, dance the night away and stay out past curfew. Parents are right to be concerned knowing that alcohol also plays a role in this […]
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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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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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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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