The vast majority of traffic accident lawsuits in Texas and around the country are brought by individuals who suffered injury, loss or damage in crashes involving two or more vehicles, but there are situations where motorists can take legal action following a...
Impact of ADAS on motor vehicle accidents
Houston has its fair share of traffic accidents, but some researchers say these accidents have declined due to the advent of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS). This year, the global market for ADAS was $27 billion, and that amount is expected to increase to...
Advanced driver-assistance systems work, but not perfectly
The global market for advanced driver-assistance systems is growing, and more and more vehicles are coming with them. Drivers in Texas should know that according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions, ADAS can lower the frequency of bodily injury claims by 27% and property...
The possible link between caffeine and truck accidents
If you drink caffeine as a way to stay alert while driving, you could be at a higher risk of getting into an accident. That is one of the takeaways of a study that analyzed crash rates among 3,000 truck drivers who operated in Texas and seven other states. The study...
What injured pedestrians need to do
Passengers who are injured in a Texas car accident have the ability to recover financially for their injuries. Depending on who is at fault for the accident, they have multiple options when it comes to filing a claim. In any event, passengers may need to make multiple...
Fatal crash rate highest in subcompacts, sports cars
Texas drivers should know that subcompacts and sports cars are among the deadliest of vehicles. The automotive research firm iSeeCars.com made a study of 2013-2017 vehicle models and calculated the rate that each one was in a fatal car accident. It used data from...