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Two Killed After Porsche Submerged in Canal

Two people were found dead yesterday inside a Porsche that was underwater in a canal in Las Colinas. According to police, the car lost control and flipped off of the road, probably due to speeding. Police aren’t certain when the accident happened, but it was discovered when a maintenance person found the wreckage and called [...]

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Multi-Vehicle Crash Clogs I-30

Around 9:30 this morning, at least four vehicles, including one tractor trailer, were involved in a multi-vehicle crash. The crash occurred on I-30 approaching I-35E.
 One driver involved in the crash claimed the tractor trailer hit the rear of her car and then pushed two other vehicles into a guardrail. The tractor trailer allegedly then spilled [...]

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Street Racing Causes Deadly Accident in Dallas

Dallas police suspect that street racing is responsible for a deadly car accident on Tuesday, November 30, 2011.
The driver was driving a BMW and it has been determined that he lost control of the vehicle on northbound Northwest Highway. The car started spinning and then jumped the median, hitting at least four other cars. The [...]

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NHTSA Unveils New Campaign to “Stop the Texts” and “Stop the Wrecks”

A newly released national survey conducted by the Ad Council has shown how widespread and dangerous texting while driving is becoming in the United States.
Distracted driving is the number one killer of American teens, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Eighty-two percent of drivers between the ages of 16 and 24 have read [...]

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What kind of damages can I receive for my car accident case?

“Damages” means the monetary value of what is required to compensate you for your losses that were caused by your automobile accident. “Damages” is a very broad term, but generally there are two types of damages, economic and non-economic. Punitive damages are a separate type of damages. Punitive damages are monetary damages which are usually [...]

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What should I do following a car accident?

Automobile accidents can be very scary, below are a few tip for reference on what to do if ever involved in an auto accident.
If you have been involved in an automobile accident, move safely to the side of the road and steer clear of oncoming traffic, if possible. Turn your hazard lights on, and call [...]

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How long does it take most automobile accident injury claims to be settled?

If the defendant in your automobile accident case has insurance, prior to any offer of settlement, an insurance adjuster will want to evaluate all documentation regarding the accident and the expenses incurred. Those records could include things like medical records, records of lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, and other types of medical documentation regarding any permanent [...]

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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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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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