The 76-year-old driver in Miami, Oklahoma never saw the stopped cars lined up behind a minor highway accident. He overran several vehicles, continuing 270 feet after the initial impact. He never applied his brakes. Investigators of this 2009 accident say the truck driver was asleep at the wheel. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that his acute sleep loss, disrupted …
Risks That Truck Drivers Take
Truck drivers have dangerous jobs under the best of circumstances, and accidents involving large trucks may prove fatal for one or more involved parties. Whether you or a loved one was involved, it is important to have a basic knowledge of how personal injury claims are handled when truck accidents occur. The following are several causes of truck accidents and …
Texting and Driving? Not Anymore with This Radar Gun
If you are anything like most people, you actively try to avoid getting pulled over for speeding or other traffic infractions. We know that if we speed, an officer with a radar gun is likely to find and catch us. So we keep our speed to the speed limit and obey the law. With the advent of smartphones and texting, though, not everyone …
The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Texas
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of injury in the United States. Texas in particular, with its huge land area and large population, has its share of crashes. However, you don’t have to be a statistic yourself. By understanding the most common causes of car accidents, you can help keep yourself safe. Here’s what you need to know.
Highway Fatality Awareness
Every year in the United States–Texas included–too many people are killed or severely injured in traffic accidents. It doesn’t matter if it is a fatal head-on collision or other traffic accident; it seems that highway crashes, accidents, and wrecks are inevitable. Unfortunately, many of these accidents end in a highway fatality. It doesn’t matter if you are in a truck, a …
Auto Industry Faces Tough Road Ahead due to Product Defects
In 2014, the auto industry suffered a record year for auto recalls. More than 60 million cars, trucks and SUVs on U.S. roads and highways were recalled due to some type of safety-related defect. That astonishing figure translates to one out of every four cars on the road. When it comes to this year’s recalls, none of the major car …
7 of the Most Important Texas Traffic Laws
You are likely well aware that traffic laws can vary significantly from state to state. Becoming familiar with the traffic laws that are specific to the state of Texas can not only help ensure the safety of you and your passengers, but can help keep you from incurring fines and possibly jail time. Below you will find some of the …