Car Accidents

A Texas woman was awarded $43.5 million for a 2015 car wreck where she was rear ended by an oil field employee using a hands free cell phone. The plaintiff alleged in her texting while driving lawsuit that an employee of JC Fodale Energy Services rear ended her with an 2012 GMC Yukon in busy […]

Impaired driving, including driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, spikes during the winter holiday season. The White House has declared December National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in an attempt to combat increased rates of drinking and driving during the holidays. Government officials have watched the rate of deaths from drinking and driving spike

A severe motor vehicle collision that occurred in an Avis Budget Car Rental parking lot has prompted a lawsuit seeking compensation for injuries sustained by a Texas driver. The accident occurred on Dec. 26, 2015 while plaintiff Tangila R. was sitting in her non-moving vehicle within the Avis parking lot in Harris County, Texas. The

Texans, as well as drivers in most states, face additional risk on the road during the Christmas driving season. According to an insurance company’s report of claims in Texas, Dec. 18 and Dec. 24 ranked as the worst days for collisions in Texas. Freeway Insurance Services Inc. reports that a number of factors likely contributed to

A Texas man responsible for a fatal car accident is blaming an in-car breathalyzer test for distracting him moments before the collision. According to Arlington police officers, 18-year-old Alexis B. was backing out of a driveway when her vehicle was struck by a pickup truck. The driver of that truck said he was required to use an ignition

Texting and driving simulators are being used in an educational campaign across the U.S. to raise awareness about the risks of distracted driving and to show teens how much of their focus is pulled from the road. Distracted driving is an especially problematic risk for teens who are not yet comfortable with their skills on

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has crunched the numbers and reported on dangerous times for teens and holiday travelers to drive, as well as dangerous times and days of the week to hit the road. Dangerous times to drive are different for teens, who face nine out of the 10 deadliest days on

A $42 million award has been given to a couple who sustained severe crash injuries after their body shop glued on a replacement roof. Bad repair may lead to catastrophic accidents or make injuries in an accident that much worse. A Texas jury awarded the $42 million to the couple who argued that a repair

It’s almost time for a cherished American holiday – Thanksgiving – and as millions hit the road to be with loved ones, AAA and the Red Cross have some safety tips for the holiday. AAA recommends a thorough inspection of your vehicle, from tire pressure to windshield fluid, to ensure you and your family can

The dangers of distracted driving became all too real for the mother of two teens who were killed when the driver of a car lost control while checking her GPS. The two sisters, 19-year-old Brianna and 17-year-old Jade were passengers in a car on their way home from spring break in March of 2016 when the

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration deemed Oct. 15 through Oct. 21 as National Teen Driver Safety Week. Federal officials said the week was intended to bring awareness to the dangers of distracted driving, including alcohol and phone use, specifically aimed at teen drivers.. The campaign launched the new “5 to Drive” slogan –

Distracted driving is a serious problem across the United States. A historic spike in the number of deaths associated with U.S. traffic accidents indicates that smartphones are linked to fatalities on the road. Many people recognize the significant danger associated with using any handheld device while driving a car. Recent research has also indicated that manipulating

The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that in 2016, one in five accidents were caused by distracted driving, leading to nearly 500 hundred deaths that year. Distracted driving dangers include being preoccupied with mobile devices, but it covers more than just texting and driving. Scrolling through social media or picking a new streaming music station