Texas Among Most Dangerous States for Drivers

As anyone who’s driven on Texas highways can attest, our roads can be very dangerous. Between congestion, high speeds, distracted driving, and reckless behavior, traveling throughout the state is often a stress-inducing experience. If you feel intimidated, unsafe, or anxious while driving in Texas, you aren’t alone. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 250,335…

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What Is Accident Reconstruction?

Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, but the consequences can last a lifetime. When you’re involved in a car accident, understanding exactly what happened and who is at fault is important for future legal proceedings and insurance claims. This is where accident reconstruction comes into play. This process can help with uncovering…

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How to Prepare for a Car Accident Lawsuit

Being involved in a car accident can be a life-changing event. Besides dealing with potential injuries and property damage, you might find yourself embroiled in a legal battle to recover damages. However, with proper preparation, you can work through the complexities of a car accident lawsuit and improve your chances of a favorable outcome. Seek…

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Do San Antonio’s Roads Encourage Dangerous Driving?

Yes, San Antonio roads encourage dangerous driving. For example, there is constant construction and road work everywhere, merging and yielding seems almost impossible, the traffic signs are continuously changing, and the city thrives on very confusing feeder roads. Whether a long-term resident or visitor to the San Antonio area, it is important that you remain…

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How to Navigate Through Road Work in San Antonio

San Antonio is under a lot of construction right now and for the foreseeable future.. As a driver in this city, you likely encounter work zones where road work is being completed during your daily commutes. While road work is necessary to improve and repair highways and roadways, it can also cause accidents, injuries, and…

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Loop 1604 Can’t Shake the “Death Loop” Moniker

For many years, Loop 1604 has been referred to as the “death loop” due to the many car accidents, injuries, and fatalities that occur on this roadway. Still to this day, it is known as a famously dangerous road, and seems to have earned its “death loop” moniker. Loop 1604 is a formerly rural, local…

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What Are Texas’ Passing Laws?

Texas has a series of laws regulating passing on the state’s roadways. While some may find these laws reasonable and others view them as overly restrictive, they are there to promote the safe and efficient flow of traffic while minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries. Here are answers to some common questions about passing…

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Are You Always Following at a Safe Distance on the Road?

Following another vehicle too closely (tailgating) typically involves maintaining a shorter distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you than is considered safe. Tailgating is often characterized by the inability to stop safely if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, as well as the potential for rear-end collisions. The formula for following at…

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The Challenges of Autonomous Vehicles

In the heart of San Francisco, a pedestrian faced a life-threatening series of events when attempting to cross an intersection. Struck first by a conventional vehicle, she was then thrust beneath a Cruise autonomous vehicle and was pinned for several critical minutes before firefighters came to her rescue. It’s an issue Texans should care about,…

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What Medical Tests Do You Need After an Accident?

After any accident or crash, the very first thing you should do (after calling the police, that is) is seek medical attention. Even if you don’t think you are injured, you should make an appointment with your doctor for a wellness check, so that there is a record of how your body responded to the…

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