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Thousands are injured or killed in drunk driving accidents in Texas every year. An estimated one in four traffic fatalities are caused by drunk drivers, and that number rises to 28% during the holidays. That’s why the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is once again launching its Drive Sober. No Regrets” campaign. Throughout December, TxDOT...

Every day, millions of people get behind the wheel, putting themselves and others at risk due to road rage and aggressive driving. Despite advances in vehicle safety, driving remains one of the most dangerous activities, largely due to how drivers behave behind the wheel. Aggressive driving and road rage behaviors make our roads far less...

With the rise of SUVs and pickup trucks on the road, pedestrians face increased danger. The size and design of these larger vehicles make them more likely to cause serious or fatal injuries in accidents. Unlike drivers, pedestrians don't have the protection of seatbelts, airbags, or any safety gear. When a collision happens, the impact...

At Hoover Rogers Law, LLP, we’re thrilled to announce that both our firm and Senior Partner Ben Hoover have been honored in the 2024 Wichita Falls Community’s Choice Awards. Ben was voted the top attorney in the “Attorney” category, and Hoover Rogers Law, LLP was named the winner in the “Law Firm” category. We are...

A Texas family that lost their daughter in a tragic head-on collision is turning their grief into action. Aspen Blessing was just 18 when she was killed in a fatal car accident caused by a drunk driver on March 10. Now, her family has partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to raise awareness...

August is National Traffic Awareness Month, a critical time to promote road safety and good driving habits to prevent car accidents. That message is especially important since car wrecks remain a serious problem nationwide and around the world. “National Traffic Awareness Month aims to shed light on the safety rules that can help prevent major...

Pedestrian accidents are among the most devastating incidents on our roads. Every year, too many lives are lost, and countless families are forever changed by these preventable tragedies. Fortunately, pedestrian traffic deaths decreased in 2023. While this may seem like a win for road safety and news to celebrate, pedestrian traffic deaths remain significantly higher...

As the school year ends, teenagers in Texas and Oklahoma look forward to the freedom of summer. For many, this means hitting the road with friends for the first time as newly licensed or inexperienced drivers. However, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, known as the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer," is particularly...

On average, more than one motorcycle rider dies per day on Texas roadways We understand the feeling of freedom that comes with riding a motorcycle, but as injury lawyers, we are also very aware of the devastating aftermath of a motorcycle crash. That's why Hoover Rogers Law, LLP participates in Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month every...

The latest car accident statistics for Wichita Falls, Texas, highlight what types of collisions remain the most common in this city and neighboring counties. And one thing is clear – some of the most common causes of car accidents in Texas are just as big a problem in the Wichita Falls area, including crashes caused...