On behalf of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC Attorney at Law | Feb 20, 2019 | Personal Injury
Despite a renewed focus on traffic safety and advances in technology, the United States experienced its third year of over 40,000 annual traffic deaths in 2018. The trend affects drivers throughout Texas and across the country. According to research compiled by the...
On behalf of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC Attorney at Law | Jan 8, 2019 | Personal Injury
The number of fatalities resulting from large truck crashes is rising. According to statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 4,761 deaths related to large truck crashes in 2017. In 2016, the number was 4,369. Drivers in...
On behalf of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC Attorney at Law | Dec 13, 2018 | Personal Injury
Though it will take a while before they are perfected, external airbags are already known to provide great safety benefits. The ZF Group has its own strategy for developing external airbags that go on the sides of a vehicle to protect occupants from side collisions....
On behalf of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC Attorney at Law | Dec 3, 2018 | Personal Injury
Texas roads are filled with all types of vehicles. Motorists are used to sharing space with delivery vans, motorcycles, tractors and even horses. However, one category of vehicle poses a significantly larger public safety hazard to passenger cars. The sheer size of...
On behalf of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC Attorney at Law | Oct 31, 2018 | Personal Injury
Driver fatigue and distracted driving are two of the biggest issues that can lead to motor vehicle accidents on the nation’s highways. Truck drivers are not the only drivers who may be hit with fatigue and distraction problems, however. The National Highway...
On behalf of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC Attorney at Law | Oct 1, 2018 | Personal Injury
A growing number of Texas car buyers are choosing vehicles equipped with advanced systems designed to anticipate and prevent accidents. However, this technology may not be as effective as they believe. This was the conclusion reached by researchers from the American...
On behalf of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC Attorney at Law | Sep 4, 2018 | Personal Injury
A study conducted by Volvo and The Harris Poll made some interesting findings regarding distracted driving. Texas drivers should know that the number one distraction for people behind the wheel is mobile devices. The people who admit to using their phones while...
On behalf of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC Attorney at Law | Aug 22, 2018 | Personal Injury
A growing number of road safety advocates are urging officials in Texas and around the country to consider replacing traditional traffic lights and stop signs with roundabouts or traffic circles. Roundabouts slow traffic down rather than stopping it, which prevents...
On behalf of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC Attorney at Law | Aug 10, 2018 | Personal Injury
Drowsy driving can be one of the most common and deadly dangers to face motorists on Texas roadways. Whether people are returning home from a long day of work or simply dealing with a poor night’s sleep, fatigued driving occurs all too frequently. One report by...
On behalf of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC Attorney at Law | Apr 17, 2018 | Personal Injury
Texas residents may have read media reports concerning a pedestrian in Arizona who was struck and killed by an SUV that was being used to test autonomous vehicle technology by the ride-sharing company Uber. The accident serves as a reminder that drivers should remain...
