In 1978, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed a five-star rating system to let consumers know how different vehicles fared in frontal collisions. In 1997, the NHTSA incorporated side-impact collisions into its rating system and added rollover tendencies to the safety assessment in 2001. Many consumers rely on these … Continue reading
While getting behind the wheel of a vehicle can be dangerous at any time of year, the Texas Department of Transportation reports fatal crashes along Texas interstates are highest during the months of July, November, and December. USA Today’s “Most Dangerous Holidays” list puts Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s among … Continue reading
It is the moment your teen has been waiting years for, and the moment you have been dreading. It’s an exciting time in their life, as learning to drive is a passage right into adulthood, but it’s equally scary for parents sending their child out on the McAllen, Texas roads for … Continue reading
By now, virtually everyone has heard about the dangers that can occur when someone texts or talks on the phone while driving. After all, there have been many news stories about crashes that occurred while drivers were texting or talking on their cellphones, and most people have heard about the … Continue reading
With millions of automobile crashes on America’s roads and highways, ensuring the safety of drivers and passengers has been a national obsession for several decades now. Part of that effort involves identifying those who are most at risk for being involved in an accident so that efforts can be made … Continue reading
Like many large and heavily traveled states, Texas faces ongoing challenges when it comes to roadway safety. With millions of drivers on the road each day, accidents are an unfortunate but persistent reality. According to a May 2014 report from the Texas Department of Transportation, more than 115,000 crashes occurred … Continue reading
When most people think about Texas automobile accidents, their first thoughts seldom involve parking lot fender benders. After all, collisions that occur out on the state’s roads and highways receive far more media coverage and typically include all of the elements needed for memorable drama: vehicles traveling at a relatively … Continue reading
When an injured party is making a claim against another party, the Court will sometimes apportion some fault to the injured claimant for the event that led to the injury. If it is determined there is shared or apportioned liability, the Court will allocate a percentage of fault to every … Continue reading
Many people who are injured in a motor vehicle collision often wonder, “Will I be compensated for all my injuries, and the associated pain and suffering?” The quick answer is, it depends. The most important factor in determining whether or not an injured party receives a fair amount of compensation … Continue reading
Late last year, Texas Department of Transportation officials made note of a devastating statistic: the state had not had a single day without a fatality on its roads and highways for 15 years. For a decade and a half, at least one person died in automobile-related incidents each day – … Continue reading
