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Almost One in Four Dallas County Drivers are Uninsured

Newly released statistics show that almost a quarter of all drivers in Dallas County are uninsured. Among Texas’s largest six counties, that is the highest percentage of uninsured drivers in the state. State law requires that drivers maintain minimum levels of coverage. Texas has also maintained a three-year initiative designed to bring down the [...]

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How is Fault Decided After a Car Accident?

Determining fault is very important following a car accident. The party who was at fault typically has to pay for the other party’s medical expenses, damages to his or her vehicle, and other expenses.
Fault is determined by figuring out who was negligent. Sometimes fault is obvious. Both parties involved in the accident will submit their [...]

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I’ve Been Injured in an Accident. Which Insurance Policies Will Cover my Injuries?

After a personal injury accident occurs, it can be very confusing to figure out who is responsible for paying your damages. Will any of your personal insurance policies cover the accident? What about the policies of any other parties involved in the accident?
Most automobile, homeowners’, and commercial liability insurance policies contain coverage for medical expenses [...]

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I believe I suffered soft tissue damage in a car accident. What should I do?

Soft tissue injuries are a very common result of automobile accidents. Soft tissue injuries include damage, such as sprains, strains, tears and soreness to the tendons, muscles and ligaments. Car accidents often cause damage to the body’s soft tissues because of the crash impact and the sudden jolting of the body. That impact can cause [...]

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What’s the Responsibility of Cab Drivers When Transporting Passengers?

In Houston last week, a taxi driver was driving two passengers from a medical center when he crashed into a tractor trailer, killing both passengers. He was injured in the wreck. According to eyewitnesses, the taxi driver was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic before leaving the road and crashing into the truck.
Taxi [...]

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Texas DOT Begins “Buckle Up in Your Truck” Initiative

The Texas Department of Transportation recently launched a campaign to remind pickup truck drivers about how important it is to buckle up every time they get into their vehicles. According to TxDOT, using a seat belt reduces the chance of fatalities among pickup drivers by over 50 percent.
Currently, seat belt usage in Texas is at [...]

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Texas Safety Bills Fail to Become Law

Recently, several bills in Texas that would have stiffened the punishments for bad behaviors by drivers have failed to become law.
Last week, Governor Rick Perry vetoed a bill that would have banned texting while driving. The bill would have punished anyone found to be texting while driving with up to 30 days in jail and [...]

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Texting While Driving May Soon be Illegal in Texas

A Texas bill which bans texting, sending instant messages, or checking emails while driving is awaiting Governor Perry’s signature. If he signs the bill, it will become law.
Under the bill, anyone who violates the ban could face a fine of up to $200 and up to 30 days in jail. If they do text, check [...]

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Keeping Kids Safe in Car Seats

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children in the United States between the ages of three and 14. Unfortunately, according to the NHTSA, about 75 percent of car seats are not installed correctly.
To keep your children safe in the car, you should first figure out which type of seat [...]

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Keep Teenagers Safe While Driving During the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

Unfortunately, approximately 10 teens die every day in teen-driven vehicles in the U.S. The deadliest time of the year for teen drivers occurs between Memorial Day and Labor Day, because more teenagers are killed in car crashes during this time of the year than any other. This period is sometimes referred to as the “100 [...]

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