DFW Car Accident Statistics

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The state of Texas has become notorious for its car accidents. In 2017, there wasn’t a single day without at least one death caused by an accident. The death toll for that year was 3,721, meaning that there were approximately 1.36 deaths per hundred million vehicle miles traveled. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is one of […]

Five Critical Things to do After an Auto Accident

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Anybody that drives a motor vehicle could be injured in a car accident through no fault of their own. Those victims will need to preserve and protect their right to full and fair compensation. Here are five ways of doing that. Call the Police For any number of reasons, the person who caused the crash might ask […]

Most Common Mechanical Problems that Lead to Car Accidents

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Cars are complex machines with many moving parts. When one of these parts fails, it can lead to a terrible car accident. Whether the failure is due to poor maintenance or a manufacturing error, the ensuing wreck often leads to other drivers getting seriously injured. Here is a detailed look at the most common mechanical problems that […]

What are the Most Common Types of Vehicle Collisions?

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Anyone can be involved in an accident, regardless of whether he or she is a safe driver; however, there are certain situations in which crashes are more likely to occur. Here are the most common types of vehicle collisions: 1. Head-On Collisions One of the most common types of auto accidents is a head-on collision, which […]

What are the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents?

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If you are an average driver, you will be involved in a car crash about three to four times throughout your driving lifetime. Most of the vehicle accidents are likely to be someone else’s fault and are probably attributable to some of the following common causes: Distracted Driving Distracted driving – including driving while texting, eating, having a conversation, […]

How to Report a Hit and Run

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After a driver hits another vehicle, they make the terrible decision to flee the scene of the accident. However, their attempts to avoid paying for the damage and injuries they’ve caused usually fail; the only result in such a case is that they receive jail time in addition to owing damages. In Texas, this jail […]

Drunk Driving in DFW: Number of Accidents per Year

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With so many hazards and careless drivers on the road, it’s often dangerous to be on the road. Roads are made even more dangerous by the people who make the terrible decision to drive drunk. Those who make this reckless decision put their lives and the lives of everyone around them at risk. So just […]

Most Common Car Accident Injuries

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Every year, millions of Americans suffer severe injuries due to car crashes. According to the CDC, 3.9 million Americans visited the emergency room seeking auto accident injury treatment in 2010 and 2011. Hundreds of thousands were hospitalized. While car accidents can lead to a variety of injuries, the following are the most common: Traumatic Brain Injury Experts […]

If I Rear End Someone, Is It Always My Fault?

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It is a common myth that when you rear-end someone, it is always your fault. It is easy to see why this would be the case, but it is not necessarily true. There are many instances in which rear-ending someone could be considered the other driver’s fault, but you may need to take some extra steps to […]

How to Make Car Accident Police Reports in Texas

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If you are involved in a car accident in Texas resulting in property damage exceeding $1000, injuries, or death, you are obligated by Texas law to report the accident to the police within 10 days from the date of the collision. Consequences of failing to report a vehicle crash to law enforcement include a $5000 fine or […]