Whether it’s legal to use a phone while driving in Texas depends on the type of driver’s license you have and how the phone will be used. Texas allows most drivers to talk on a cell phone while operating a…
Continue ReadingWinter weather increases the risk that a car accident could turn into a multi-car pileup like the deadly 130 vehicle crash on Interstate 35 W in Fort Worth that killed six people and sent dozens to area hospitals. The crash…
Continue ReadingAutomakers have introduced a wide variety of safety features in newer vehicles to provide a more enjoyable driving experience and protect drivers and passengers and others sharing the road. However, a recent study by the automotive group AAA says that…
Continue ReadingOne of the lasting effects of a drunk driving conviction in Texas is that it stays on your record for prospective employers, loan officers, university admissions officers, and others to find in background checks. However, since 2017, Texas has provided…
Continue ReadingA recently published study of drinking and driving in the U.S. found that 15% of drivers involved in fatal crashes had blood alcohol levels below the legal limit and that 55% of the people killed were not the drinking driver. The…
Continue ReadingAs the COVID-19 coronavirus came into the public spotlight in January of 2020, much focus was placed on cruise ships, where thousands of passengers were trapped in close quarters with each other and the highly contagious virus. An investigation by…
Continue ReadingTexans are driving less during the COVID-19 shutdown, but this is no time to ignore car maintenance. There are issues that can arise if a car sits too long without being driven, problems that could lead to car accidents. You…
Continue ReadingStreet racing is dangerously reckless behavior and takes the lives of innocent bystanders in Dallas. The number of street racing deaths and injuries has spurred Dallas police to ask city leaders for more authority to ticket those present at street…
Continue ReadingWe all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Kraft & Associates, we are…
Continue ReadingWalking is a healthy and environmentally friendly form of transportation. However, it can also be risky, especially when walking near busy roads or intersections. Being hit by a vehicle can cause severe injuries or death. A careless driver who hits…
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