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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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Studies Show Driving While Sleepy Is a Major Cause of Serious Automobile Accidents

Most Americans have driven while sleepy at one time or another. However, new studies show that driving while drowsy is much more common and dangerous than previously believed.
A 2010 study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that drowsy driving was a factor in about 16 percent of deadly crashes. Sleepy driving was also [...]

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Texas Ranks Number Two in U.S. in Cost of Deaths from Automobile Crashes

The Centers for Disease Control has just released a study showing the costs of deaths from automobile crashes. In one year, deaths from automobile crashes resulted in approximately $41 billion in medical and loss of work costs. Texas was number two in the U.S. among states with the highest medical and work loss costs, only [...]

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Texas House Approves Increasing Speed Limit to 85 Miles per Hour on Some Roads

The Texas House approved a bill on April 6 that would allow the speed limit on some highways in Texas to be increased to 85 miles per hour. The Texas Senate is considering a similar bill.
If the speed limit is raised to 85, that would be the highest speed limit in the nation. The vote [...]

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Choosing a Safe Rental Car

When most people choose a vehicle to purchase, they consider the vehicle’s safety ratings when making a decision. However, a recent analysis of rental cars shows that consumers usually fail to consider safety when renting a car. Most of the vehicles that rental agencies use are highly rated when it comes to protecting against head-on [...]

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Frequently Asked Question: What Should I Do if I’m in an Accident with an Uninsured Driver?

Under Texas law, Texas drivers are required to maintain car insurance. The minimum insurance limits allowed are $25,000 for each injured person, with a total of $50,000 per accident. This coverage is required so that if you are at fault in an accident, the other party involved in the accident can have medical expenses and [...]

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Testimony on Texting While Driving Ban Heard by Texas House

The Texas House Committee on Transportation heard testimony on March 9 about the dangers of texting while driving. The House is currently considering a statewide ban on the practice. The cities of Dallas, San Antonio, El Paso, Galveston, Austin and Missouri City already have a ban on texting while driving.
The bill, HB 243, would ban [...]

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Evidence to Collect at a Truck Accident Scene

If you are in a truck accident, the potential for serious injury or damage to your vehicle is substantial. A big rig truck is not just another car. Even at low speeds, it can demolish over vehicles or take out entire chunks of roadway. So, it is important that you collect every piece of evidence [...]

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Civil Law

Civil Law is a specialized area of law that deals with disputes between private individuals, institutions and/or organizations. In civil cases, all disputes and conflicts can be resolved through a civil lawsuit

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