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Pedestrian deaths in Texas are up 20% since 2019. Deadly pedestrian accidents have skyrocketed in Texas since 2019, when there were about 660 fatal crashes, according to a new study. Preliminary estimates for last year indicate 834 fatal pedestrian accidents in Texas, according to Governors Highway Safety Association research. Hoover Rogers Law, LLP represents victims...

Young drivers are susceptible to serious and fatal car accidents. Every year, thousands of young lives across the nation are tragically cut short due to car accidents, making teen driver fatalities a pressing concern that demands immediate attention. In Texas and Oklahoma, the numbers paint a stark picture. According to a report by ValuePenguin that...

Motorists need to drive defensively to avoid motorcycle crashes May is here, and with it is the beginning of peak motorcycle season in Texas and Oklahoma. There's nothing like enjoying the open road on a bike — but unfortunately, motorcyclists are also highly vulnerable to serious and life-threatening injuries in accidents. According to the Oklahoma...

To many people are injured or killed in preventable crashes caused by impaired drivers. Every day in the U.S., car accidents caused by drunk drivers claim the lives of 32 people, which is equivalent to a death every 45 minutes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Crashes caused by impaired drivers can...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...