What should you do if you’ve been hit by an uninsured driver? This is an extremely common question, particularly in Austin, Texas, because nearly 20% of all drivers in Texas do not have valid car insurance coverage at the time of a wreck. Here we discuss what you can…
While goodwill and cheer flow this holiday season, keep in mind a destructive hallmark of this time of year: car accidents. Statistics show an increase in collisions during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Car Crash Statistics During the Holidays According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are…
Every state has some sort of requirement for drivers to buy auto insurance. Texas is a “fault” state, which means all drivers are legally required to buy auto liability insurance to cover costs from accidents they cause. In the case of a car accident, this type of insurance pays…
Seat belts have been an important safety development for vehicles. Not only do they prevent ejection from the vehicle, but they also decrease the severity of impact during an accident. Suffice to say, these features save lives. Researchers say that vehicle occupants are 47 times more likely to die in…
Impaired driving is one of the greatest risks on the road. In 2017, over 100,000 people were injured as a result of accidents involving drunk drivers in Texas. And in 2018, over 95,000 accidents were caused by distracted drivers on Texas roadways. At DC Law, we have met with many…
We all know that drinking too much and getting behind the wheel of a vehicle is a bad, dangerous idea. It’s also illegal. And if you’ve ever worked in the food and beverage industry, you are also aware that serving too many drinks to a patron is also dangerous…
Rollover accidents can seriously injure motorists, but dump truck rollovers are particularly dangerous. Not only can they injure workers at construction sites, but the material carried in the box can spill out and injure innocent members of the public. Unfortunately, dump trucks are prone to tipping onto their sides because…
Rear-end collisions can happen anywhere but are very common at intersections and in parking lots. One second you are waiting for a light to turn green and the next a careless driver has slammed into your rear fender, forcing your car forward. Many people dismiss rear-end collisions as mere “fender…
Aggressive drivers seem to be everywhere—honking, flashing their lights, tailgating, cutting people off, and basically causing a nuisance to everyone else on the road. Aggressive drivers are also dangerous. They can cause serious car accidents that injure innocent victims, sending some of them to the hospital. If you find yourself…
Truck accidents are in many ways very different than regular fender benders. For one, trucks are so much larger and heavier than passenger sedans, so getting struck by one usually results in serious injuries. For another, trucking companies are more likely to aggressively defend against these cases. If you have…
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