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Many motorcyclists wonder, “Is lane splitting legal in Texas?” Under current driving laws in Texas, the practice of lane splitting by motorcycle riders is outlawed. Although no statute expressly mentions lane splitting, the Texas Transportation Code does require all motorists to remain within a single lane of travel. This effectively…

This motorcycle safety checklist was created by Tate Law Offices, P.C., to remind you about critical safety measures and safety issues that you should look for before your next ride. Be sure to check all of the following before you go out to avoid any potential motorcycle accidents: Be aware of local…

Tate Law Offices, P.C., focuses on motorcycle accidents. We want to help riders and their passengers if they have been injured in an accident that someone else caused. We know motorcycle accidents are different from other types of motor vehicle accident cases. If you or a loved one has been seriously…

Technology touches nearly every aspect of our lives, including our driving. In some ways, it makes driving more dangerous. For instance, when people drive while distracted by cell phones or other electronic devices, they can easily cause crashes. Fortunately, technology today can also help to prevent car accidents. The National…

No matter how safely you drive, you can’t control others on the road. However, you can still protect yourself in many different ways. This is especially true when it comes driving around big rigs on the road. These large commercial vehicles often weigh up to 80,000 pounds or more. They…

Tesla made the news, again, following a car crash that involved one of its autopilot-equipped vehicles. Thankfully, this time, no one suffered serious injuries or died. Still, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the crash. The agency wants to get a better understanding of how autopilot car…

A recent survey by AAA reveals that about three-quarters of Americans still fear driverless vehicle technology. The survey shows that people have many different reasons for their concerns. However, in general, safety served as the primary concern for about 84 percent of the people that AAA surveyed. These survey results should…

Traffic deaths have declined in wealthy and developed countries around the globe over the last two decades. However, in the U.S., the trend has gone in the opposite direction, according to a recent op-ed piece in the New York Times. Our inability to keep pace with other countries when it comes…

Motorcycle accidents occur less frequently than other types of accidents on our roads in Texas and elsewhere. However, when they do happen, the costs can be significantly higher than auto accidents, according to a recently released study out of Canada. You may actually be shocked at the difference in costs. The Canadian…

After any serious car crash in Texas, you have certain responsibilities required by law. You should check whether anyone is injured and needs aid and call the local police or sheriff’s department to report the accident. The emergency dispatcher will ask whether there are injuries and, if so, how many…