Highway Crashes

Nobody expects to be involved in a car accident, but even the most diligent drivers are not immune to collisions. In fact, the average motorist is involved in a crash once every 18 years.  If you’ve been in a wreck, you may be wondering, do I have to call the police after a car accident

There are nearly 1.7 million rear-end collisions in the United States every year, accounting for about 28 percent of all crashes. Thousands of people die and around 500,000 are injured in these accidents.   Distracted driving, drunk driving, and unsafe lane changes are all common causes of rear-end collisions. The resultant injuries can be devastating.

Seatbelts Save Lives & Your Personal Injury Claim Seatbelts save lives. Statistics show that bucking up in the front seat of a passenger car can reduce your risk of fatal injury by 45 percent and moderate to critical injury by 50 percent. Not only is it smart to wear your seatbelt, it is the law

Each year, there are millions of car accidents. Although many are due to driver’s mistakes or negligence, there are also many caused by poor road conditions due to insufficient maintenance. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 38% of the roads in the state of Texas are in poor or mediocre condition.