Texting is one of the most common forms of distracted driving.
Driving requires your full attention. While drunk driving is widely recognized as dangerous, distracted driving isn’t treated with the same seriousness, even though it’s just as dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of people lose their lives each year in crashes involving distracted drivers.
Road construction is in full swing across Texas.
Key Takeaway:
Liability for a construction zone accident in Texas may involve a driver, contractor, or government entity depending on who acted negligently.
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.
November is peak season for car accidents involving deer.
Texas’s open landscapes are home to abundant wildlife — including large deer populations that often wander near busy roadways. While spotting a deer can be a beautiful moment, it can also be dangerous. Deer move unpredictably, frequently dart across lanes, and can cause severe collisions before a driver has time to react.
Renting a car for Thanksgiving travel? Accident claims may be more complicated.
Key Takeaway:
Rental car accidents can be more complicated than regular crashes, but your steps remain the same: protect your safety, document the scene, seek medical care, and gather the information you’ll need if you pursue a claim.
Labor Day is September 1, 2025.
It’s another long weekend to take a break from school and work! Labor Day weekend also marks the unofficial end of summer — a chance for Texans to enjoy the warm breeze and sunny skies before fall arrives.
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule.
Key Takeaway:
Always get checked out by a medical professional after a car accident.
If you don’t seek medical care immediately after an accident, it could prevent you from receiving compensation for an injury discovered later.
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