Under Texas Transportation Code § 550.026, the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a vehicle to the extent that it cannot be normally and safely driven must immediately give notice of the accident to the local police department if the […]
You know that seatbelts save lives, but you may not realize exactly how important they are to your safety and how dangerous not wearing seatbelts is, statistically speaking. When you’re traveling by car, make it your policy to buckle up – and to ensure that everyone else is buckled up – every single time. If […]
If someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured in an accident, the path forward toward your fullest recovery involves you seeking compensation for the losses you’ve suffered, a challenging process in the best of times. If the at-fault party – and, by extension, their insurance company – claims not to be responsible due to […]
While every motorist throughout the State of Texas is required to have a valid driver’s license in order to drive his or her vehicle legally, this has no bearing on the accident claim if another driver’s negligence causes him or her to be injured in a car accident. If you’ve been harmed by another driver’s […]
Motorists and car occupants are required to wear seat belts throughout the State of Texas. This is a law that is intended to help make our roadways safer for all who travel on them. If, however, you are injured by another motorist’s negligence, the fact that you were not wearing a seat belt at the […]
A car crash involving a broken-down vehicle can pose a danger and risk to everyone involved, including the drivers and others sharing the road. In Texas, broken-down vehicle accidents commonly occur on the shoulder or roadside of a highway or interstate. For example, if another driver’s car is overheating—then the cautious thing to do is […]
Road rage and aggression on the road are on the rise. In fact, drivers are likely to face daily road rage or behavior associated with angry driving in some way. Almost 80% of drivers show significant aggression while driving at least once in the previous month. Being a victim in an Austin Road rage crash […]
Car accidents commonly involve two or more vehicles hitting each other. However, car crashes involving a single vehicle are just as common. In many cases, these accidents are the result of issues like defective vehicle parts or poorly maintained roads, often entitling victims to compensation for their losses. These accidents are not only common, but […]
Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and when you least expect them. For example, you may be borrowing the car of a friend or simply driving a rental vehicle for a short trip. Despite how careful and diligent of a driver you may be, accidents happen and often by no fault of your own but of […]
Crashes caused by a poorly maintained vehicle can be a major contributing factor to a car accident. According to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, damaged brakes and worn tires are among the frequent causes of poor vehicle maintenance car crashes. Most concerning is that vehicle failures due to poor maintenance can easily fly […]