Whether traveling or staying local, knowing your rights after a spring break injury is crucial.
Spring break is in full swing. For many Texas families, it’s a chance to travel, relax, and spend time together. However, increased travel also brings a higher risk of accidents and injuries.
Concussions are a mild form of a traumatic brain injury.
Key Takeaway:
You may be able to file a claim for a concussion after a car accident if medical records and other evidence show the crash caused the injury.
Sudden cold snaps can cause unexpected, dangerous driving conditions.
February may bring Valentine’s Day plans, but winter weather in Texas is not always finished. Sudden cold fronts can still cause freezing rain, icy roads, and dangerous driving conditions.
Valentine’s Day weekend will have an increased risk of car accidents.
Valentine’s Day is a time for dinner plans, date nights, and spending time with people you care about. Across Texas, many people head out in the evening to restaurants, bars, concerts, and hotels. With more drivers on the road—and more alcohol involved—the risk of car accidents increases.
Taking a rideshare on Valentine’s Day? Read this first.
Carpooling to work is growing in popularity.
Key Takeaway:
If you’re injured while carpooling in Texas, you may have the right to file a claim, and liability may involve one or more drivers or insurance policies.
Car accidents spike in January as commuters return to work.
When the holidays end and daily routines return, Texas roads become much busier. Offices reopen, schools resume, and commuters head back to work in full force. As traffic increases, so does the risk of car accidents.
Winter weather causes thousands of accidents across Texas each year.
Snow may be rare in much of Texas, but winter weather still creates dangerous conditions for drivers across the state. Rain, fog, and ice can appear suddenly and significantly increase the risk of serious accidents. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, nearly 60,000 crashes each year are attributed to hazardous weather conditions. With increased travel during the holiday season, understanding these risks—and knowing your legal rights if an accident occurs—is essential.
Riding with a friend? Learn what to do in case of an accident.
Key Takeaway:
If you’re injured while riding as a passenger, you may have the right to file a claim for compensation. This usually means filing against an insurance policy, not against your friend personally.
Delivery vehicle traffic will increase exponentially due to holiday shopping.
The holiday rush doesn’t just crowd stores — it floods Texas roads with delivery vehicles. Between Amazon vans, FedEx trucks, UPS drivers, and local subcontractors, traffic surges dramatically in November and December. And with more vehicles come more accidents.
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