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Most car accidents happen at intersections, on busy roads with frequent turns, near freeway ramps, and in parking lots because drivers face constant turning, merging, and stopping in a short space. NHTSA reports that most fatal crashes happen within 25 miles of home, which fits with crash locations on everyday driving routes, like major crossings, ramp areas, and busy shopping entrances. Read More

Pedestrian safety in the United States has moved in the wrong direction for years, and the numbers show a steady rise in deaths on streets that should not turn a simple walk into a life-or-death risk. Preliminary 2024 data estimates drivers struck and killed 7,148 people walking in the United States.¹ The 2024 total reflects a 4.3% decline from the 7,472 fatalities… Read More

Reckless Driving Definition in Texas Transportation Code § 545.401 Statute Wording Texas Transportation Code § 545.401 defines reckless driving as driving “in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property,” and it sets the punishment range as a misdemeanor with a fine up to $200, county jail up to 30 days, or both. Conduct That Fits the §… Read More

After a motorcycle crash in Texas, the next right steps to take have to be decided quickly: whether to call 911, what to say at the scene, what to photograph, and how to handle the first insurance calls. A plan for the first day after a Texas motorcycle crash reduces the chance that motorcycle injuries go untreated and… Read More

Texas motorcycle rules control what you can do on the road, what gear Texas requires, what counts as a violation if an officer pulls you over, and what Texas requires you to do after a crash. Texas Transportation Code covers most motorcycle rules, with additional requirements in related state regulations and city ordinances. Motorcycle and Moped Definitions The definitions of “motorcycle”… Read More

Liability Basics in Pedestrian Accident Cases Liability in a pedestrian accident case means figuring out who caused the accident and how responsibility gets divided up. More than one party can share responsibility, including a driver, a pedestrian, an employer, or a property owner, so the liability question does not always end with a simple yes or no. Most liability disputes use… Read More

Pedestrian accidents continue to be a huge issue in Texas. TxDOT reported 6,095 pedestrian accidents in Texas in 2024 with 773 pedestrian deaths. Another 1,454 pedestrians suffered serious injuries. After being injured in a pedestrian accident, the scene of the crash creates one set of decisions, and the days that follow bring a myriad of other decisions… Read More

Losing a loved one is never easy, but especially when it was caused by the negligence of another. You are likely dealing with funeral costs, medical bills tied to final care, changes in household income, and new expenses that show up when your loved one no longer handles them. In Texas, wrongful death damages put dollar amounts on specific losses the… Read More

Choosing a wrongful death lawyer in Texas can feel overwhelming when you are still reeling from the unexpected death of a loved one, and you are trying to make a major decision in the middle of grief. Following the tips below will help simplify the process as you decide which wrongful death attorney is the right fit for your family. Start… Read More

Nearly a century ago, the Texas courts adopted a doctrine that provides insureds and injured accident victims another avenue for recovering compensation when an insurer unreasonably fails to settle an injury claim against the insured. An insurer’s liability may arise when an injured victim makes a Stowers demand: a formal settlement offer at or within the available coverage limit of the insured’s… Read More