Car and Auto Accidents Blogs - Page 9
A recent study showed eleven of the 50 most dangerous highways in the United states are located in Texas. The study, conducted by Value Penguin, pulled data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (NHTSA-FARS). The study considered several different factors in making the assessment, such as fatalities per crash, miles-traveled per capita and percentage of fatal non-vehicle collisions. While no one wants to be one of these statistics, vehicle accidents do happen and they can cause mental and physical pain.
Auto mishaps can have many different causes and sometimes determining who or what is at fault can be a complex process. If there’s a multi-car pile up, for example, the process of figuring out who is responsible for what damages can be a lengthy and arduous process. Additionally, there maybe some outside factor that contributed to the impairment of a driver before they caused a crash. A bartender continuing to serve a customer alcohol past what they reasonably should, would be a case where on outside party contributed to the occurrence of an automobile accident.
Car Suddenly Catches Fire, Injuring 5.
A vehicle fire in Lake Worth on Wednesday night has left five people injured.
The car burst into flames at the Loop 820 near Azle Avenue at approximately 8:15 p.m.. Five people were in the car at the time that …
Crashed Car Trapped by Power Lines in Water
A police pursuit in Carrollton has ended with a car in the water Tuesday night.
According to the police report, the driver who was being pulled over for a traffic violation Interstate 35E around 9:30 p.m. attempted to flee from …
Stolen Car Smashes into Yogurt Shop
Police said someone ran a stolen vehicle into Yummee Yogurt in Arlington early Wednesday morning. It happened just before 5 a.m. at the store on Park Row Drive near Arlington High School.
Police believe the driver was attempting to steal …
Same Driver Kills Several in Multiple Accidents
Police with the Fort Worth Police Department are investigating a crash on the northbound W. Loop 820 that happened early Monday that has left a child and an adult dead.
Shortly after 1:00 a.m., a disabled vehicle was reported along …
Motorcyclist Dies after Striking a Car
A motorcyclist was killed early Saturday morning after striking a car early Saturday morning.
A Dallas Police Department spokesperson said that the motorcyclist, 41-year-old Adolphus U. Davis, was clocked on police radar at travelling 90 mph in a 35 mph …
FAQ: What You Should Know If You’ve Been Injured in a Car Accident
Each year, around half-a-million people are injured in a car accident—costing more than $1550 billion in medical and property damage costs alone. If you get in an accident and are injured at the fault of someone else, you may be …
Hiring a Dallas Car Accident Attorney Could Help You Win Your Case
Earlier this week, the driver of a BMW slammed into a Dallas nail salon, sending a pedicure chair—and the woman in it—flying into the Supercuts next door. As of now, the police believe this accident happened because the driver …
What Should You Do After a Car Accident?
Earlier this week, four people were injured when a car accident took place on U.S. Highway 175. Though the details of the accident are still unclear, it appears that a pickup truck hit a police car from behind—and the force …
If you or a loved one become injured in an accident where another driver or even the automobile manufacturer is at fault, you need someone who is going to be on your side to explain your best options. Insurance companies often do not have your best interests in mind when trying to negotiate a settlement. That’s why having an experienced auto-accident attorney on your team can be a valuable asset.
