Simple solutions for changing dangerous behaviors. Drivers with bad habits aren't just annoying. They're a danger on the road and cause many car accidents in Laredo and throughout Texas every year. These accidents leave people with serious injuries and mounting medical expenses. Unfortunately, bad driving habits are fairly common. More than half of survey respondents in...
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Texas Marks 23rd Anniversary Since Last Death-Free Day on State Roadways
Why do so many fatal auto accidents occur in Texas? Texas recently marked a grim milestone – the 23rd anniversary of the last day without a fatal car accident in the state. "Each life lost means a family, neighborhood and community are impacted for a lifetime, and we take safety very seriously as we work...
Read MoreTexas Commits $345M for Pedestrian, Bicycle Safety
Walkers and cyclists are often injured in crashes. In response to a rising trend of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities, Texas is making a major increase in funding for transportation alternatives, reducing car accidents, and safer roads. More than $345 million will be spent statewide on 83 projects like new sidewalks, bikeways, and other types of...
Read MoreTexas Among Top 10 States With The Most Distracted Drivers
Distracted driving is a common cause of car accidents. Too many drivers take their eyes off the road to text, talk on the phone, adjust dashboard controls, eat or drink, or talk to passengers. And too often the result is a crash that leaves people with serious injuries. How bad is distracted driving in Texas?...
Read MoreNew Texas Law Allows Temporary Highway Speed Limit Changes
There are many challenges to driving on Texas highways. You may face heavy rain, high winds, and reduced visibility. Or, you might encounter road construction that slows traffic down. Plus, heavy traffic and congestion is a common occurrence. Negligent driving is a common factor in highway accidents But these conditions themselves don't cause Texas car...
Read MoreAAA Study Warns Against Increasing Speed Limits
Laredo, Texas car accident lawyer explains why speeding causes more collisions. Increasing the speed limit on highways often results in more car accidents, according to a recent traffic safety study. “It is critical to consider the safety implications when local transportation authorities contemplate making changes to posted speed limits,” said Diana Gugliotta, Director of Public...
Read MoreFatal Pedestrian Accidents Skyrocket to Record Levels
Pedestrian fatalities reached a troubling milestone last year, with the highest single-year total in over four decades, as revealed in a recent pedestrian accident safety study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). "This continues the upward trend that the United States has been experiencing for decades and represents the highest number of pedestrian deaths...
Read MoreDriver Inexperience A major Factor In Teen Fatalities
Parents can make a difference by setting rules and expectations. In addition to factors like distracted driving, alcohol, and speeding, overall inexperience with operating motor vehicles has been identified as a major cause of fatal teen car accidents. To underscore this point, consider that many car accidents involving teens are single-vehicle crashes. In Texas, there...
Read MoreTexas Drivers, Remember to Look Twice for Motorcycles
Awareness can help reverse the deadly Texas bike wreck trend. Despite 20,000 fewer motorcycles on the road compared to passenger vehicles, the number of fatal motorcycle accidents in Texas continues to rise. On average, one motorcyclist dies in a crash on Texas roads every day. In 2022, 562 riders died, and 2,422 were seriously injured...
Read MoreTexas Distracted Driving Accidents Remain A Serious Problem
Distracted driving is responsible for roughly 20% of all car accidents in Texas Texas officials remain committed in their efforts to combat distracted driving accidents, as they continue to be among the most prevalent types of collisions in the state, often resulting in severe injuries and fatalities. According to a recent announcement by the Texas...
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