Car accidents are serious events that could affect anyone in Texas. Knowing the most common causes of car accidents could possibly help you to avoid them. Distracted driving Distracted driving ranks as the top cause of car accidents. When a person uses a cell phone,...
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Dangers of distracted driving in Texas and how to prevent them
Distracted driving is a huge problem in Texas. In fact, the Texas Department of Transportation estimates that distracted drivers cause 1 in 5 car accidents in the state. To avoid being a victim or liable for an accident, you must know what it entails to take the...
Larger vehicles more likely to result in pedestrian deaths
Texas residents never expect to be struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. Sadly, a study has revealed that more pedestrian fatalities occur when pickup trucks and SUVs are involved. What is the study and what does it show? The study, conducted by the Insurance...
Some common causes of car accidents in Texas
Getting involved in a motor vehicle accident in Texas can leave you with injuries, hefty medical bills; a lawsuit; the inability to work; a wrecked car; and, of course, a dent in your bank account. Sometimes, the best way to avoid something from happening is by...
How smartphone use leads to distracted driving
Every driver in Georgetown, Texas, should fully concentrate on the road while driving, or they risk causing an accident. Cases of distracted driving emanating from smartphone use have led to more car accidents in America during the past decade. Distracting devices...
Does July 4th bring more traffic accidents?
The Fourth of July remains a popular holiday for people looking to enjoy summertime festivities. Texas is a massive state, one with coastal regions, metropolitan areas, and other places to have fun. The highway system makes holiday travel easy, but dangers come with...
Three different forms of distracted driving
Driving in Texas while distracted is one of the most dangerous things you can do when you are on the road. It’s one of the main causes of accidents and puts yourself and everyone else on the road in jeopardy. Here are the three main forms of distracted driving. Visual...
Increasing concerns about pedestrian safety
Pedestrian fatalities are, sadly, still too high. Texas residents need to be aware of this, even if they typically drive. All people are pedestrians at some times. Whether they are walking from the car to a store, or crossing the street from a parking garage to an...
Did poor maintenance lead to your injuries in a truck accident?
Motor vehicle accidents are a fact of life in a country where such a high percentage of goods travel by road. In Texas in 2019, a reportable crash occurred every 56 seconds, and an accident caused injury to a person just over every two minutes. With that many injured...
Truck accidents: Worse than car crashes?
States such as Texas see an enormous number of trucks on the road. It's likely that you're going to pass one at least a few times a day. For many, driving next to an 18-wheeler or other large truck is, no doubt, a terrifying experience. But why don't we feel that...