The Insurance Information Institute reports that in 2017, there were 6,452,000 vehicle accidents in the United States. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 32,056 of those accidents were in Dallas, Texas alone. While roads present drivers with a wide range of hazards, here are the most common causes of car accidents: 1. Distracted Driving In the United […]
In addition to the dramatic pileups that make the evening news, smaller accidents involving three, four, or five cars happen across the country every day. Because of the large number of vehicles involved in these accidents, establishing fault can be tricky. Here are the guidelines for determining fault for multi-vehicle pileups in Texas: Determining the […]
The aftermath of a car wreck is a stressful time, and there are several steps you may need to take before the whole process is over. While it’s not usually necessary to obtain a car accident police report on your own, you may want it for your files or for other purposes. Fortunately, after you […]
Rear-end collisions are common. Every year in the United States, there are approximately 1.7 million rear-end car crashes. Because of this, there’s a good chance that you will be involved in a rear-end collision at some point in your life. If you were in a rear-end collision where your vehicle was the one in the rear, you […]
Whenever you get into a car accident in Texas, it’s important to make a police report right away. Even if the injuries or damage seem minor, you should always get a police report. This is because Injuries don’t always appear right away or may seem minor at first but get worse; Damage to your vehicle […]
Each year, the month of May is designated as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness and National Bicycle Safety Month. However, to decrease motorcycle fatalities, motorcycle safety awareness should be observed all year long. Riders of motorcycles and bicycles are particularly vulnerable to serious or fatal injury after an accident. According to data from the National Highway Traffic […]
Transportation vehicle accidents occur for a number of reasons—including human fatigue. “These schedules over the past several years are killing me.” The prophetic statement was made by 58-year old United Parcel Service (UPS) cargo pilot Capt. Cerea Beal Jr.to his co-pilot. The co-pilot, 37-year old Shanda Fanning, responded she had gotten a good rest but […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) introduced new rules in March to decrease backover injury rates by increasing visibility. Backing accidents needlessly take lives each year. According to NHTSA, backover accidents cause approximately 15,000 injuries each year and more than 200 deaths. Tragedies and Injuries Related to Backovers In January of this year, a […]
Trucking and transit accidents take lives and cause millions in property damage each year. In April 2013, FMSCA took aim at 250 at-risk carriers across the country. Quick Strike operates through specially trained agents located throughout the country. On the ground, these special operations units conduct in-depth inspections that lead to results—and better safety. Results […]
Tarleton Mullikin and Benna Mullikin, of Trophy Club, Texas, were high school sweethearts. Even as 81-year old Mrs. Mullikin suffered the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, Mr. Mullikin cared for her at home. Married 65 years, the couple died together in a horrific truck collision on LBJ freeway in September of last year. On the morning […]