If you were rear-ended and injured, it's important to know your potential legal options. Rear-end collisions are some of the most common types of car accidents that occur. For example, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end collisions account for approximately 29% of all reported car accidents in the United States. However,...
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New Study Reveals Alarming Increase in Car Accidents Across the Nation
Reckless driving habits continue to put others at risk of injury and death. Unsafe driving habits often associated with car accidents have become increasingly common in recent years, according to a recent traffic safety study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “The reversal in the frequency of U.S. drivers engaging in risky driving...
Read More5 Common Traffic Violations That Cause Car Accidents
Drivers put themselves and other road users in danger when they violate traffic laws. Car accidents involving two or more vehicles often occur because one driver is not obeying the rules of the road. While many traffic violations can result in a collision, certain offenses are more common than others. Below, you can learn more...
Read MoreBicycle Accidents Involving Children Often Lead to Skull Fractures, Broken Bones
If your child was injured in a bicycle accident, an attorney can help you hold the at-fault party accountable for their actions. Every year, kids are sent to the hospital to have injuries treated for preventable bicycle accidents. That's because even when wearing a helmet and other protective gear, a small child is vulnerable to...
Read MoreWhat To Do if You’re Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian
You can take steps to protect your health and your legal rights, including contacting a pedestrian accident lawyer to review your potential legal options. Pedestrian accidents can happen anywhere and frequently result in severe injury or even death for the person on foot. In Lawton, OK; Wichita Falls, TX; and nationwide, fatal pedestrian accidents are...
Read MoreConcussion Awareness: Brain Injury Facts You Need to Know
After a serious car accident, many crash victims sustain concussions. In fact, more than 70,000 hospital emergency room visits are made every year for concussions related to car, motorcycle, or truck accidents. Concussions are a growing problem—especially among young people. As a result, Friday, September 16, has been designated National Concussion Awareness Day to bring...
Read MoreCompensation For Back And Neck Pain After A Car Accident
Any car accident has the potential to cause injuries that result in severe and debilitating pain. One study shows that a rear-end accident under 10 mph can cause an injury to fragile body parts like the neck. Neck and back injuries are common after car accidents. The pain from such injuries can be immediate or...
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Dangerous Intersections in Wichita Falls, TX?
Car accidents can happen anywhere, but some locations see more accidents than others. For example, in Wichita Falls, the city’s police department recently identified local intersections that are crash hotspots. Located on Southwest Parkway and Kell Boulevard, Wichita Falls Police (WFPD) say seven intersections are known for serious wrecks. These accidents are usually caused by...
Read MoreIs Reckless Driving the "New Normal" in 2022?
Speeding continues to wreak havoc on our nation’s roads. Car accident fatalities that involve speeding increased dramatically nationwide in the past two years, despite fewer drivers on the road due to the pandemic, according to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). And it’s not just nationwide. In many states...
Read MoreTexas Leads National Surge in Fatal Crashes
Texas is leading a national surge in fatal car accidents, according to new data. The state reported almost 4,500 people died last year in traffic accidents, and Texas hasn't experienced that many roadway deaths since 1981. That is 12 deaths per day due to Texas wrecks. Nationwide, Texas crashes accounted for about 10 percent of...
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