Key Takeaways Distracted driving remains one of the leading causes of preventable traffic accidents in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,275 people were killed and an estimated 324,819 people were injured in distraction-affected crashes in 2023. Distracted driving includes texting, talking on the … Continue reading
Key Takeaways Some car accident injuries may not show symptoms immediately. Whiplash, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common injuries following a motor vehicle collision. Delaying medical treatment can worsen injuries and make recovery more difficult. Early diagnosis and treatment can improve long-term … Continue reading
Key Takeaways Gap insurance covers the difference between what your vehicle is worth and what you still owe on your loan or lease. Standard auto insurance only pays your vehicle’s actual cash value (ACV) after a total loss. New vehicles depreciate quickly, which can leave drivers owing more than their … Continue reading
The Eyes of Texas are still straying from the road ahead, and it continues to cost far too many lives. Despite years of public safety campaigns, harsher penalties, and evolving laws, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that distracted driving remains a persistent crisis on Lone Star State roadways. … Continue reading
Traffic accidents remain a major safety concern in San Antonio and throughout Bexar County. As San Antonio’s population continues to grow, roadway congestion, distracted driving, speeding, and drunk driving continue contributing to thousands of serious crashes every year. Recent data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) shows that fatal … Continue reading
It’s preached over and over: don’t drink and drive. However, just because you follow this essential driving rule doesn’t mean that everyone else on the road does. Being in an auto accident is already hard. Even when an auto collision is not fatal, it can still be mentally, physically, and … Continue reading
It’s all likely happened to us at some point or another: your friend/family member asks to borrow your car. Maybe he/she is just running down to the store for a few minutes. Or, maybe borrowing it for the day to get to work because his/her car is in the shop. … Continue reading
When you’re driving, the importance of exercising extreme caution cannot be overstated. The roads we travel on daily are not just pathways to our destinations but arenas where split-second decisions can have lifelong implications. The stark reality is that car accidents rank among the leading causes of death in the … Continue reading
Here in South Texas, our winters are mild compared to other places in the United States. However, we still do experience a drop in temperature and at times, even freezing conditions. Although these weather patterns may be rare, we must all evaluate our actions if the situation occurs. Driving Myth … Continue reading
A car accident can be a traumatic event, making it hard to have the clarity and presence of mind to know what to do immediately afterward. If the car crash caused significant injuries, you may miss weeks of work and be left with costly hospital bills. You may have a … Continue reading
