Category: Traffic Accident Articles

Accident investigations can often be complex, requiring the expertise of multi-disciplinary professionals. Among these professionals, the valuable role of a reconstructionist is worth study. Experience accident reconstructionists play a critical role in piecing together the puzzle of an accident and providing crucial insights that can influence the legal and financial…

Whether you were in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, or even if you’re a pedestrian hit by a vehicle,  insurance companies are going to be involved. An important aspect of this process includes providing recorded statements to your insurance company or the other party’s insurance provider. In all cases,…

In recent years, Texas has witnessed a marked surge in traffic incidents, with a particular emphasis on commercial vehicles, motorcycles, pedestrian accidents, and drunk driving accidents. A detailed analysis of the traffic accident statistics over the five years of complete data between 2017-2022 provides an insightful perspective on this growing…

Whether you are a parent or guardian of a teenager or are a teenager yourself trying to learn more now that you have learned how to drive, knowing the statistics surrounding teen driver accidents and keeping yourself educated on the subject is of high importance when it comes to staying…

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…

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…