Category: Auto Accidents

As Texas continues to expand and remains a major throughfare state for the transportation of goods across the country, our roadways often need improvements, maintenance, and repairs. Construction workers are often found on and along Texas roads and highways working on modifications and upgrades designed to improve the flow of traffic; since their work is located where vehicles drive, they are at a high risk of becoming a victim in a motor vehicle accident, including a construction site hit and run.

Although rollovers account for only 3% of all motor vehicle accidents, they’re responsible for close to 20% of all roadway fatalities. There are a number of reasons why rollover accidents occur.

Improvements in motor vehicle design are a luxury provided by technological advancements, including car safety features. By federal government mandate, all motor vehicles must be equipped with standard car safety features – such as airbags and seatbelts. A recent study found additional safety features could provide increased protection for vehicle occupants. Advanced driver assistance systems…

Receiving a driver’s license is a rite of passage for American teenagers. For parents of teen drivers, this license symbolizes more than just the end of carpool. As exciting as this time period can be for both parents and teens, safety must remain a top priority as new drivers begin to experience the freedom of…

By now, through increased public safety announcements and stricter enforcement for offenders, drivers are well aware of the dangers associated with drunk driving. Drunk driving inhibits drivers in numerous ways that are all imperative to safe driving. What most drivers and passengers are unaware of is that fatigued driving can be just as dangerous as…

Texans are usually proud of their accolades; however, Lubbock has earned the top spot on a list the city would rather avoid. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently named Lubbock one of the worst cities in Texas for fatal motorcycle accidents. TxDOT reports that on average a motorcyclist dies from a fatal accident every…

Earning a driver’s license is a rite of passage for most teenagers. While a teenager’s newfound freedom on the road is an exciting and fun time in their life, it can also be extremely dangerous. Inexperienced teen drivers may have a sense of invincibility that comes with their age, making them more likely to contribute…

Though car accidents can happen at any moment when driving down a busy highway or street, Texas has been prone to fatal car crashes for some time. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, between 2010 and 2018, more people died on Texas roadways than in any other state. Now, Lubbock’s local police force is…