Posted on May 19, 2020 in Uncategorized

Perhaps one of the most frightening things to realize when you are on the road is that someone in another vehicle may have been drinking before getting behind the wheel. When you travel, alone or with your family, you may take every precaution to keep safe. Nevertheless, there may be others on the road who are not thinking of your safety, and these drivers pose a deadly risk.

Even a single alcoholic drink can impair someone's ability to react appropriately while driving. This can include reacting to basic cues, such as stop signs or the presence of another vehicle in his or her path. Someone who has been drinking freely may create a situation that places you and your loved ones in harm's way.

Why is drinking and driving so bad?

Nearly 30 people die in drunk driving accidents across the country each day. A driver who has consumed enough alcohol to have a .08 blood alcohol concentration, which is the legal limit in Texas, may have impairments that prevent him or her from controlling the vehicle and avoiding a collision, such as:

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 Posted on April 23, 2020 in Uncategorized

Most safety campaigns to address distracted driving focus on texting or other smartphone use, almost disregarding other equally dangerous distractions. Drivers in Dallas County who thought they could multitask while driving are not alone. Safety authorities estimate as many as 660,000 drivers nationwide drive while distracted.

It may come as a surprise, but the human brain is able to process only a limited amount of information at a time. The primary task is to focus on the road and safe driving, and adding other activities distracts the brain from driving, forcing it to process other information.

Most common distractions

Anything that takes your attention away from driving is a distraction. Even if you switch your cellphone off or stow it away to avoid texting and making or receiving calls, any of the following activities can distract you:

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 Posted on March 20, 2020 in Uncategorized

You'd likely have your work cut out to try to find an adult under age 75 in Texas who doesn't own a cell phone. Even people in older age groups often use cell phones nowadays. How attached are you to your phone? No matter what your current age happens to be, do you think you're at risk for developing an addiction to your cell phone? Addiction by any name, whether substance abuse, gambling or other, can be tough to overcome and can negatively affect lives.

Addiction often has a ripple effect, meaning it doesn't just affect your own life if you are addicted to something but has a way of causing adverse issues in the lives of the people around you as well. For instance, cell phone addicts often use their phones while driving, even if it's illegal in Texas or another state. This is a serious driving distraction that often leads to collision, which can have disastrous results for those involved.

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 Posted on February 19, 2020 in Uncategorized

An incident of road rage can change your life in a moment. You may not even realize what you did to make the other driver so angry. In fact, you may not have even been involved in the altercation but simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Nevertheless, you and perhaps your passengers suffered injuries in the ensuing accident.

Road rage is at the root of many accidents, resulting in injury and death. A driver who cannot control his or her temper may use a vehicle as a weapon, but many road rage incidents involve firearms and other weapons. Aggressive driving and causing physical injury are criminal offenses in Texas, and this information may prove helpful if you are considering seeking compensation for your injuries through the civil courts.

Dangerous behavior

Researchers continue trying to learn why a driver, who may otherwise be a reasonable person, becomes enraged behind the wheel of a vehicle. In fact, if you notice your own tendencies toward frustration under certain circumstances, you are not alone. Many victims of road rage incidents admit to their own aggressive behavior, such as honking the horn or tailgating, in response to another driver's rude actions.

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 Posted on January 22, 2020 in Uncategorized

Though patience is a virtue, you may wonder whether many drivers on Texas roads have heard of it. You likely see people speeding well above the speed limit and carrying out other dangerous driving maneuvers on a daily basis. It may seem as if everyone has to get to a particular destination at that exact moment or are already late.

Of course, these unsafe driving habits can easily put you and other drivers at risk of a car accident. Some people may think they drive well enough to avoid a collision, but crashes can happen to anyone at any moment.

The issue of tailgating

When drivers are in a hurry, they often want to speed. However, speeding may not be an option if they are stuck behind a slower moving vehicle. As a result, the driver may try to get the other driver to speed up by getting close to the rear of the vehicle in front. You have likely witnessed tailgating numerous times and may have even carried out the action yourself against your better judgement. Whether you are the victim or the tailgater, know that this action could put you and others at risk of serious injuries.

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 Posted on December 26, 2019 in Uncategorized

If you are like most other people in the Dallas area and beyond, you purchased at least one holiday gift online. Shopping from the comfort and safety of your own home has become the norm in recent years. The convenience of not having to battle the crowds, find a parking space and drive from store to store makes this form of shopping unbeatable.

However, online retailers probably never intended for people to shop their stores while driving. Unfortunately, that seemed to happen quite a bit this year, and some of it resulted in accidents. If you were the victim of an online shopper behind the wheel, you may be contemplating your legal options as the new year begins.

The breakdown

The data regarding shopping while driving may surprise you. Below are some alarming statistics regarding this particular driving distraction:

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 Posted on November 24, 2019 in Uncategorized

If a motor vehicle accident left you with serious injuries, you may wonder what your options are. Whether the other driver had no insurance, not enough insurance or an insurance provider that is balking at paying, you may be watching your medical bills and other expenses mounting while you try to figure out what to do next.

The thought of hiring an attorney to deal with the insurance companies and potentially guide you through a personal injury claim may have crossed your mind, but you may have dismissed the idea as something you could never afford. What you may not realize is that a personal injury attorney may help you reach your goals of obtaining compensation, and the cost may pleasantly surprise you.

How can a lawyer help?

It does not take long after an accident for people to come to you wanting answers. Texas police, insurance companies, doctors and others may barrage you with questions. The trick is to know which questions you should not answer and how to respond to others without damaging your claim. A skilled attorney can step in and handle those confusing situations, especially an attorney with the following experience:

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 Posted on October 24, 2019 in Uncategorized

If you are like other conscientious drivers across Texas, you would never consider getting behind the wheel of your vehicle after drinking enough to experience a buzz or drunk. You know that the effects of alcohol could impair your judgement and otherwise make you lose control of your faculties, and present a danger to yourself and others on the road.

Would you give the same consideration to safe driving if you were sleep-deprived? If you cannot honestly answer this question affirmatively, don't despair — you aren't alone. Most people don't consider drowsy driving as dangerous as drunk driving. Sadly, many who have made that same assessment caused accidents involving serious or fatal injuries.

Equating fatigue with drunk driving

If you examine the effects of alcohol on the body, you may find out why drowsy driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving. Do you remember the mention above that alcohol causes impaired judgment? That happens when you are exhausted, too. In addition, you could experience the similar effects to the ones produced by alcohol, such as those below:

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 Posted on September 26, 2019 in Uncategorized

You've probably noticed dangerous distracted drivers while on a Texas road. Perhaps you've looked over to see a driver texting while on the interstate, or maybe you saw a person eating a cheeseburger while behind the wheel. From putting on make-up to looking at Facebook, distracted driving is a serious safety concern. In fact, it remains one of the leading causes of car accidents across the country.

Most car accidents are the result of reckless or negligent actions. Human error, from distraction to driving too fast, needlessly places innocent people at risk of an accident every day. In response to this threat, automakers have started included certain safety features in many newer vehicles. It is possible that these technological advances could eventually lead to safer roads and fewer car accidents.

What could keep you safe?

Estimates suggest that there are around six million car accidents in the United States every year. In these accidents, around three million people suffer injuries, and statistics suggest that as many as 90 people die because of them every day. Some of the following technological advances may lower these numbers and reduce the chance that you or a loved one will suffer an injury:

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 Posted on August 27, 2019 in Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks play an important role in our economy. They are large and heavy because they transport goods and products across the country, but they are also capable of inflicting serious damage in the event of an accident. Because they are so much bigger and heavier that other types of vehicles, they are capable of inflicting grave damage.

If you are the victim of a truck accident in Texas, you know first hand how destructive accidents involving semitrailers can be. You may also know how overwhelming the aftermath is, and how difficult it can be to pick up the pieces and move forward. As a truck accident victim, you may have grounds to pursue financial compensation through a civil claim filed against the liable party.

Common questions about these accidents

It's normal to have many questions about truck accidents, especially if you were hurt in a collision caused by one of these types of vehicles. Truckers and trucking companies must adhere to a high standard of safety, and they must following specific rules that govern their actions. As the victim of a commercial vehicle accident, it may help you to understand the following:

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