Texans seem to have earned a bad reputation when it comes to driving, and they are often mocked for their terrible driving skills. Is this reputation earned or overblown? A new study is shedding some light on the worst drivers in the U.S. What it found might surprise you. Are ...

Drunk driving accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence in Texas and across the U.S. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports there were 10,142 deaths due to drunk driving nationwide in a recent year, while the Texas Department of Transportation says 914 people died in drunk driving crashes statewide ...

Not all car accidents are the same. That’s because the size and weight of the vehicles can drastically affect what happens in an accident. For example, a larger or heavier vehicle can do far more damage and cause serious injuries even in a low-speed accident. At Tate Law Offices, PC, ...

Distracted driving caused the loss of 3,142 lives for the most recent year for which data is available, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Distracted driving also leads to another 400,000 injuries every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Distractions can generally be broken down ...

After you’re injured in a car accident in Dallas, you might be eligible to pursue a claim for compensation from the other driver in the crash. One of the most important pieces of evidence for your Dallas car accident lawyer is the car crash report drafted by the police who ...

If you were recently injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you are likely in a hurry to receive your settlement check. The period following an accident can be grueling, resulting in time away from work, tons of medical bills, and other bills piling up. At Tate Law ...

In 2020, while in the grip of a pandemic, several states imposed lockdowns in an attempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This left most of the nation’s streets and highways nearly deserted. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that daily household trips decreased by as ...