The change aims to reduce car accidents caused by speeding and reckless driving. Texas highways often experience conditions that call for reduced speeds. The weather here often includes heavy rain and high winds, making driving difficult. Occasionally, Texans must drive in icy conditions. The traffic jams can often pose inconveniences for drivers in a hurry...
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AAA Study Finds Speed Limit Increases Can Lead to Deadlier Roads
According to a recent nationwide accident study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, increasing speed limits on highways leads to a higher occurrence of car accidents. “The movement in statehouses to raise speed limits is happening across the country,” said Jennifer Ryan, director of state relations for AAA. “But the benefits are overrated,...
Read MorePedestrian Fatalities Reach 41-Year High: Drivers Hit and Killed Over 7,500 Walkers in 2022
National traffic safety experts recently expressed serious concerns about the record number of pedestrian accident fatalities last year, which was over 7,500 deaths and the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in a single year since 1981. "This continues the upward trend (in pedestrian fatalities) that the United States has been experiencing for decades," says a...
Read MoreTexas In Top 10 For Teen Driving Fatalities
Why are young drivers more likely to be in fatal accidents? Car accidents caused by teenage drivers in Texas often result in serious injuries or fatalities. In fact, Texas ranks in the top 10 states in the country when it comes to teen driver car accident fatalities. But it’s not just Texas that has a...
Read MoreTexas Motorcycle Accidents: Dallas Drivers Encouraged to Share the Road with Motorcyclists
Learn how you can help prevent Serious motorcycle Wrecks Texas is known for its vast open roads and breathtaking scenic drives, making it a prime location for motorcycle enthusiasts. Unfortunately, these same roads can also pose significant dangers to motorcyclists. As the number of bikers on Texas roads continues to increase, so does the number...
Read MoreDistracted Drivers Wreak Havoc In Texas
"Talk. Text. Crash." Campaign Aims to Combat Distracted Driving Texas faces a significant issue with distracted driving accidents, but the state is committed to addressing it and lowering the number of car crashes caused by distracted drivers. According to a recent statement by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), distracted driving crashes can be prevented...
Read MoreNeighbors Demand Safer Streets in East Dallas, TX After Serious Car Accident
City officials, TxDOT AIm to tackle safety concerns Following a serious car accident earlier this month in East Dallas, concerned neighbors are once again raising their voices to demand safer streets. According to a report by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas police were summoned to the scene of the crash, which took place on Garland...
Read MoreEye and Vision Injuries in Dallas Car Accidents
Car accidents in Dallas can lead to a wide variety of injuries – from broken bones to bruises. But one of the serious types that gets less attention is an injury to the eyes. These are scientifically known as ocular injuries, and they may occur more often than many people realize. Your ability to see...
Read MoreCan You File a Lawsuit for a Concussion After a Car Accident in Dallas, TX?
If you suffered a head injury in a car accident, it's important to seek legal advice. Concussions are a common injury sustained in car accidents that are often misunderstood and undervalued by insurance companies, despite the serious and long-term consequences that can result from these brain injuries. Despite terminology such as "mild concussion" or "mild...
Read MoreGrim Milestone: 22 Years of Daily Deaths on Texas Roads
A Dallas car accident lawyer explains why fatal car wrecks are so common in Texas. Texas recently marked a grim milestone – 22 years in a row with a car accident fatality every day of the year, according to a recent announcement from the Texas Department of Transportation. "Texas Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan, a champion...
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