Category: Traffic Accident Articles

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…

Texas, unfortunately, has some of the deadliest highways in America. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were 3,542 fatal crashes that caused 3,896 fatalities in Texas for the most recent year for which data is available. One person was killed every two hours and 15 minutes on…

The automotive website Tire Reviews and More published a study that analyzed Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The study specifically examined the frequency with which drivers of different makes of cars were involved in fatal crashes. The findings indicated that people…

Dashboard-mounted cameras, also known as dash cams, were at one time limited only to police vehicles or those of hobbyists. In recent years, however, dash cams have become far more common and much more affordable, allowing many people to install the devices in their cars. Dash cams can be extremely…

While Texas enacted a primary ban on text messaging or texting while driving activities, the state law does not prohibit many of other kinds of distractions that drivers can engage in which may cause crashes. State Senator Judith Zaffirini told the Houston Chronicle that, while the original bill did contain…

The Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston serving law firm, Tate Law Offices, P.C., is proud to be able to share regarding the rising problem of pedestrian accidents. Increased Pedestrian Accidents in Texas Since the year 2010, pedestrian-traffic fatalities have more than doubled. In the year 2018, 643 out of the…

What better time than summer to go on a road trip with friends or family? When planning a road trip this summer, be sure to take precautions. We’ve prepared some tips and tricks for safety and preparedness for your upcoming excursions this summer. Summer Road Trip Checklist First Aid Kit….

Vehicle blind spots are safety hazards that can lead to serious car accidents. It is vital to be aware of these areas on your own vehicle as well as other motorists’ blind spots. This is especially true when it comes to large commercial vehicles that may have large “no-zones” in…

The new year means that many people will be thinking of resolutions to make for 2019. Safer driving habits are a very good kind of resolution to adopt. You may be aware of specific driving habits that you’d like to change, like texting while driving or checking social media, speeding,…

Car accidents are, unfortunately, extremely common. In the event of a collision, drivers and passengers alike are often at risk of severe or fatal injuries. To do their part to reduce the number of collisions, many auto manufacturers have incorporated impressive new safety features into their 2019 models. Of course,…