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I Got in An Accident on New Year’s. Now What?

An Accident on New Year's Starts Your Year The Wrong Way It should come as no surprise that New Year's is one of the most substantial drinking holidays of the year. And while many people choose to ring in the New Year at home, millions of others celebrate at restaurants, clubs, concerts, or holiday parties. Whenever you spend a night out on the town drinking, you must be safe and make smart decisions, such as staying the night somewhere or designating a sober driver. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Accidents caused by drunk driving happen at an alarming rate…

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Tips for Driving Safe in Winter Conditions

Winter Weather Makes Driving Very Dangerous Even though Dallas isn't home to the most snow in the country, it still sees its fair share of freezing temperatures during the winter months. Whenever the temperature dips into the 30s or lower, driving conditions can become hazardous. This is particularly the case in a climate like Texas. The weather can be unpredictable, and given the prevalence of rain, road conditions can quickly go from dry to black ice. Driving during the winter months also comes with the added risk of traveling during the holidays. As we've discussed this month, December is National…

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What to Do Following an Accident in an Uber or Lyft

Accidents While in Rideshares Can And Do Happen Uber and Lyft are popular rideshare services that have changed the face of transportation. Nowadays, it is difficult to remember a time when we didn't have these handy rideshare services at our disposal. While rideshares are convenient and cut down the number of impaired drivers, they are not without risk. Just like with any other driver, Uber and Lyft drivers have the potential to get in accidents while they have passengers. If you are a passenger in a rideshare vehicle that is involved in an accident, you must take the appropriate steps…

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Holiday Traveling and Accidents

The Holidays Can Be a Dangerous Time to Travel The holidays will be here before you know it, as scary of a thought as that may be. Whether you are someone who counts down the days and minutes to “the most wonderful time of the year,” or you dread the holidays, it’s important to do everything you can to stay safe. Sure, the holidays are full of cheer, great food, and even better company, but they also come with inherent dangers. This is especially the case if you take part in holiday traveling. Sadly, Thanksgiving is one of the deadliest…

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Accident in a Company Car? What to Do

Accidents Involving Company Cars Can Be Difficult to Manage Accidents happen all the time, no matter how safe a driver you think you are. They happen in personal vehicles, rental cars, rideshare vehicles, and even company cars. Depending on the type of accident, one of the first things that happen is determining liability. This is especially true when an accident involves a company vehicle. There are numerous benefits to driving a company car, namely that you don’t have to worry about putting miles on the vehicle or about the wear and tear that comes with driving a car every single…

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Can You Take Legal Action as a Passenger?

Passengers Have the Right to File a Personal Injury Claim We talk a lot about car accidents in Texas and just how dangerous the roads have gotten, but rarely is this from the perspective of the passenger. While distracted driving continues to cause accidents on our highways and city streets, we often neglect the rights of any passengers involved. Being a passenger in a car that is involved in an accident is undoubtedly a scary and traumatizing experience, especially if you sustain injuries. As the drivers are trying to figure out what will happen with their insurance company and whether…

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The Differences Between Car and Truck Accidents

Truck Accidents are Often More Complicated than Car Accidents Car and truck accidents happen every single day on Texas highways and city streets. As more people move to the Lone Star State, we see no sign of this slowing down. Although both car and truck accidents are common, accidents involving commercial vehicles are often far more deadly. Fact: big rig accidents are more serious because of the sheer size and weight of the vehicles involved. Whether you are involved in a car or truck accident that happened because of another driver’s negligence or error, it is important that you understand…

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Back to School Driving Tips

School Zones are Always Busy and Full with Drivers and Pedestrians Summer is coming to a close, like it or not. As August starts to wind down, back to school time inches closer and closer. Not only do school days bring an entirely different schedule to the lives of busy families, but they also lead to more congestion on the roads. From school buses picking up kids to children on bikes and those walking to school, it is incredibly important for all drivers to pay extra attention during the school year and follow school zone driving tips. TxDOT is once…

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Distracted Driving Laws in Texas

Distracted Driving Should Be a Growing Concern for Many Drivers Given the likelihood of a car accident taking place in Texas, it is no wonder organizations throughout the state are doing their part in raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Thanks in part to our tech-centric society, we are bearing witness to more distracted driving accidents than ever before. Distracted Driving Statistics In 2017 alone, 3,166 people died in distracted driving accidents across the United States. In the Lone Star State, there were 109,658 traffic incidents caused by distracted driving, 455 of which were fatal. This means that…

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Common Car Accident Injuries

Car accidents happen every single day Car accidents happen every single day, regardless of where you live. While many of these accidents result in minor damage to the vehicles involved, others lead to serious injuries that can take weeks or longer to recover from. Depending on the nature of the accident, you may be left with devastating injuries that require surgery, rehabilitation, and a long road to recovery. If you’ve been involved in an accident with an 18-wheeler, for example, there’s a good chance you will face extensive injuries - or worse. The first thing you need to do following…

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