Ridesharing services, such as UBER or Lyft, are a boon to students. Many young people no longer need to depend on owning a vehicle. Ridesharing services and traffic fatalities Authorities have already noted more than 30 traffic accident deaths in Corpus Christi in...
Personal Injury
When can one recover exemplary damages in Texas?
Exemplary damages in Texas may be awarded to the Plaintiff to punish the negligent party, the defendant. Exemplary damages can be awarded to the Plaintiff in addition to actual damages which cover the costs of medical bills, and lost wages, etc. Section 41.003 of the...
U.S. experiences over 40,000 fatal accidents for third year
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...
Fatal truck crashes on the rise
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...
ZF develops tech behind external airbags
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....
Defensive driving is key when driving near trucks
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...
Texas drivers: watch out for fatigued and distracted driving
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 Traffic...
Drivers often overestimate the safety benefits of technology
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...
Distracted driving a generational problem
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...
Roundabouts save lives and money
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...