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A vehicle that can sense its surroundings and function without human intervention is an autonomous vehicle.  There is no need for a human passenger to operate the car at any moment or even to be inside the vehicle at all. In fact, an autonomous vehicle can go anywhere a traditional…

Purchasing  auto insurance is one of the most important aspects of owning a vehicle.  All states, bar New Hampshire, require motorists to have a certain amount of insurance coverage for themselves and their vehicles.  This minimum amount of insurance is known as mandatory minimum coverage and the specific level of…

A new study reports that Texas is tied with New Mexico for having the worst drivers in the United States. We’ll discuss what factors led to this determination, which states are known for having the worst drivers, and how most car accidents happen.  Texas and New Mexico Tied for Worst…

If you’re injured in a car accident as a result of someone’s careless behavior, you may want to pursue financial recovery for the harm and losses you endure. To do so, it is important to know how claims for compensation are handled in Texas. Texas is a fault state, which…

If you’ve spent any time behind the wheel in Dallas, chances are you’ve encountered road rage before. Sometimes, when a driver feels that another motorist has inconvenienced them, they react in an unhealthy way. As they let their anger get the best of them, they may honk, tailgate, cut off…

After an accident, your first instinct may be to call the insurance company and just let them take care of everything. However, no matter how friendly the adjuster may be on the phone, it’s important to remember that they are not your friend. Insurance company representatives can and will do…

Many Texas drivers are aware of the dangers of things like drunk driving, speeding, and tailgating. But one thing some drivers may not be aware of is the inherent danger of driving too close to a vehicle, emergency responder, roadside crew, or anyone else that’s close to the road or…

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,…