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…
Dealing with the stress and annoyance of being stuck in traffic or navigating another motorist’s mistake is something that virtually every driver in Austin, TX has dealt with. Unfortunately, some people let their frustration get the best of them—driving aggressively, or even dangerously. The last thing you want is…
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…
Car accidents are a common roadway occurrence. On average, there are 6 million car accidents in the U.S. annually. In Texas, a crash occurs every 58 seconds based on reported accidents in 2018. Anyone can be a victim at any time, so it’s important to know what to do if…
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…
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…
Dealing with the stress and annoyance of being stuck in traffic or navigating another motorist’s mistake is something that virtually every driver in Austin, TX has dealt with. Unfortunately, some people let their frustration get the best of them—driving aggressively, or even dangerously. The last thing you want is for…
In Texas, car accident cases revolve around who is at fault for the collision. Sometimes fault is not in dispute, but in many cases each side cannot agree who is ultimately responsible for the wreck. Receiving a settlement is vital for paying your sudden medical expense and covering other economic…
Car accident victims can often receive financial compensation for their injuries. Under Texas law, whether you can receive compensation will depend on fault—in other words, who is responsible for the accident. Imagine you were driving down the road when someone speeding in the other direction pulls into your lane to…
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