Category: Driving Safety

According to a recent study, the effects of a concussion may linger even after concussion-related symptoms disappear. In fact, the study concludes that drivers who are symptom-free after a recent concussion may still drive similarly to someone driving under the influence of alcohol.The study,...

Negligence is the leading cause of car accidents on Texas roads today but proving negligence in a personal injury lawsuit comes down to three factors that must be proven in a court of law:Approximately 75% of those accidents are attributed to three errors teen drivers make: Driving too fast for road...

Texas law prohibits a driver from operating a vehicle while intoxicated, either through the use of alcohol or drugs. Most people think that means illegal drugs, but they would be wrong.Prescription drugs that impair a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely can cause that driver to get...

A 2015 study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) listed the 10 best used cars for teen drivers for parents looking for safe, affordable used vehicles for their teen driver. According to the IIHS, 35 percent of fatalities for teen drivers between the ages of 16-19 are related to the...

As a Texas personal injury law firm, we see so many cases where people were injured – or caused an injury to others -- because they became distracted behind the wheel, often checking their phones for text messages or responding to them. While we realize that sometimes this is an irresistible...

Texas doesn’t have snow and ice very often, but we do have rain, so driving safely on wet roads is a common concern among Texans. When a road gets wet, the water brings the oil and grime that has settled into the pavement to the surface, making roadways slicker and making it more difficult for...

According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drowsiness or driver fatigue is the main factor in more than 100,000 car accidents annually. Driving drowsy can be almost the same as driving drunk – your reaction time is impaired, as is your judgment and memory. The...

It is estimated that the average American over the age of 65 takes nine medications every day, including prescription, over-the-counter and herbal remedies. Both drugs and supplements can have adverse effects on older drivers' ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, including slower response...

Texas is one of several states that require senior drivers to do more than just show up at a Department of Public Safety (DPS) office to renew their driver’s license. In certain situations, senior drivers in Texas may be asked to take a vision test and a medical evaluation when renewing their...

If you were trapped in a sinking vehicle, would you know how to escape? Here are the steps to take, from University of Manitoba professor Gordon Giesbrecht, a renowned expert on the effects of cold on the human body: Undo your seat belt and the belts of any children or other passengers. Open...