According to data from the National Safety Council, America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, approximately 46,000 people died on U.S. roads last year. That number is up 9 percent from recorded deaths in 2020, and up a staggering 18% from 2019. The increase in fatalities comes as roadway traffic across the country returns to pre-pandemic levels.…
A tragic incident occurred early Sunday morning when a 5-year-old boy was killed by an alleged intoxicated driver on Fountain View. Authorities say a BMW was driving near the Southwest Freeway when it collided with a Nissan, causing it to roll over. The Nissan was occupied by the young boy and his father, who were…
As the Thanksgiving weekend rapidly approaches, it’s important to remember that drivers will be experiencing extra congestion due to holiday-related traffic. In fact, in 2018, AAA Texas calculated that 4.1 million Texans journeyed 50 miles or more away from home during Thanksgiving, a 4.7 percent increase over the previous year. That trend is expected to…
Houston continues to rank among the most dangerous cities in the country to drive. On average, 640 people are killed each year on Houston-area roadways, with countless others seriously injured. A combination of abundant construction zones, aggressive & distracted drivers, a complex network of interstate highways, poor road conditions and heavy traffic are all considered…
According to the Houston Chronicle, 640 people a year die on Houston-area roads and 2,850 more are seriously injured in auto-related accidents, making Houston one of the most dangerous places in the country to drive. In the unfortunate event you or a loved one is involved in a motor vehicle accident, there are some important…
As part of its “Out of Control” series, a recent article by the Houston Chronicle has further highlighted the deadly epidemic of distracted drivers, which is a massive problem on Houston roadways. Due to a rapidly evolving smartphone and tech gadget market, drivers are becoming more distracted than ever, which is resulting in deadly consequences.…
As self-driving, or autonomous, cars become more commonplace, consumers have one main question: are they safe? While the creators of the first self-driving cars might say yes, the track record for current self-driving vehicles doesn’t reflect that. Self-driving vehicles from Waymo, Tesla, and Uber have all been involved in fatal accidents while operating on auto-pilot.…
Although State Farm may claim it is “like a good neighbor” and there to help, it is foolish to believe any insurance company has your best interests in mind when it processes your claims. Insurance companies are businesses, and first and foremost exist to make money. When it pays out on policyholders’ claims, this loses…
Deadly Traffic Crashes on the Rise in West Texas and South Texas Oil Boom Regions 2012 showed a sharp increase in crash numbers in the West Texas Permian Basin. There were 320 fatal accidents in the region and fatal crashes increased by 27% in 2012 over the previous year. Our Texas crash injury attorneys emphasize…
When pursuing an injury claim in the aftermath of a car accident, there are various state laws that may impact your case and its outcome. Aspects such as statute of limitations and comparative negligence can play a significant role – it’s crucial that you have a solid understanding of what they entail. In this blog,…
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