Category Archives: Car Accidents
Road rage risks and how to avoid them
During high traffic times on the streets and highways of San Antonio, it may be easy for drivers to get exasperated and angry at delays and the conduct of other drivers. Acting out through driving behaviors may seem like a natural response. In fact, according…
Some Texans unhappy with new ban on texting behind the wheel
Texting and driving raises the risk of motor vehicle crashes exponentially, but these accidents continue to occur in Texas, as well as across the United States. Looking away from the road and taking one or both hands off the wheel can be deadly, but a…
Study shows road debris is a major hazard on highways
Safety on the roadways is a major concern for everyone, and Texas drivers should take their responsibilities seriously. This goes beyond activities and behaviors behind the wheel, though. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a nonprofit research organization, drivers also need to ensure…
Encouraging teens to wear seat belts
As much as parents hope their teens will never be in a car accident, no one can assume that this will never happen. One of the easiest ways to be prepared is to wear a seat belt. However, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association,…
Many factors may have led to high death toll in Texas crash
Distracted driving poses a constant threat on the Texas roadways due to the use of cellphones behind the wheel. Even a vehicle with every safety feature available may not be able to prevent a fatality in a head-on collision with a texting driver. However, many…
Is it time to take away the keys?
As your parents age, you may be concerned that reduced range of motion, failing eyesight and other common health problems associated with getting older may compromise their ability to stay safe on the Texas roadways. According to Edmunds.com, while you may have a solid reason…
What you should know about whiplash
If you can get out of your vehicle and walk away after a serious car crash in Texas, you may believe that, because you did not break any bones or sustain any visible wounds, you were not injured. Assuming you do not need medical attention…
The view behind you
In any vehicle, there are blind spots that could create a hazard. In situations where a driver is trying to back out of a driveway or parallel park in San Antonio, the area immediately behind the vehicle could particularly problematic. According to the AAA Foundation…
Alcohol suspected in fatal San Antonio crash
Alcohol and driving is never a good mix, but people in San Antonio continue to disregard the dangers. In 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation reported that throughout the state, 960 people died as the result of an alcohol-related crash. These statistics include passengers, drivers,…
What are the laws regarding child passenger safety in Texas?
As a parent, you want to keep your children as safe as possible, and that includes in the car as you drive them from place to place. It is important to be familiar with the Texas laws that concern passenger safety for children, not only…
What are the steps to take after a car accident?
As you drive through the roads of Texas, whether in the wide-open countryside or the packed streets of the cities, you hope never to find yourself in a car accident. However, it is best to be prepared in case it does happen. According to NerdWallet,…
The latest trend in distracted driving: taking selfies
Distracted driving has become an increasingly prevalent problem, leading to some cities and states, including San Antonio, to implement laws requiring hands-free devices while driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control, traffic accidents attributed to distracted driving account for 1,161 injuries and eight deaths…
The potential for fatalities of bystanders in police car chases
Police officers and other law enforcement agents in Texas have a notoriously dangerous job. Working a shift at night increases the danger involved in the job, leading to a higher risk of serious injuries. According to HealthDay, the risk of officers working the night shift…
Are you at risk of a car accident due to road rage?
You have probably experienced an instance of road rage at some point in your life when someone cut you off or otherwise did something that upset you on one of the freeways in San Antonio. Although movies and TV often focus on physical altercations or…
Fatal crashes attributed to marijuana tripled from 1999 to 2010
Although many people only associate driving under the influence with alcohol, drugged driving, or driving under the influence of legal or illegal drugs, has the potential to be just as dangerous. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “10 million people aged 12 or…
Are hands-free devices safe to use while driving?
San Antonio recently joined the ranks of cities that have hands-free laws in place to enhance the safety of roads. As such, you may feel as though using your Bluetooth speaker or other hands-free device makes you a safer driver, as well as one complying…
Injured in a car accident while at work? You may have a separate car accident claim.
For thousands of Texans, driving is part of their day to day job responsibilities. Whether that involves driving a car, a truck, a boat or any other vehicle, there is always the possibility of an accident. Many people know that if you are hurt on…
Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving
Sometimes it seems like there aren’t enough hours in a day. Many people are tempted to cut into sleep time to make it all fit, powering through the end of the day or the next day with coffee or sugar. More and more studies are…
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson sued over son’s car crash
A person drives negligently and hits another car, injuring someone else. That is a clear-cut case of personal injury, but the plaintiff may have options besides pursuing damages from the driver. Other parties who were not present at the accident scene may also be liable,…
Trying to multitask increases your risk of a car accident
Distracted driving causes nearly 80% of all car accidents. Every person with a phone is tempted to text, email, chat or use GPS, music players or every other app imaginable – while driving. We’re all tempted to do so because we think we’re more than…
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