Category: Car Accidents

How to Handle Accidents Involving Out-of-State Drivers in Texas

Dallas is a vibrant city, bringing tourists from out of state to enjoy some of the best food, attractions, and nightlife Texas has to offer. Unfortunately, those tourists aren’t familiar with our busy roads and often cause collisions with Dallas … Continue reading

Dallas Car Accidents Caused by Ice, Snow & Bad Weather

The weather in Dallas can be unpredictable, but that’s no excuse for a collision. Dallas drivers must adjust their driving behaviors, such as their following distance, to account for current road conditions. That includes adapting for bad weather. Drivers who … Continue reading

One of the common causes of car accidents in Dallas is when a driver fails to yield to oncoming traffic, emergency vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists. If you suffered an injury caused by a driver failing to yield the right-of-way, you … Continue reading

After your spouse is in a car accident in Texas, you might wonder if you can be held financially responsible. Texas follows a fault-based system for car wrecks, which means a driver who causes a crash is responsible for any … Continue reading

What is a Safe Distance Between Cars in Texas

Maintaining a safe distance between cars while driving is one of the most important aspects of driving defensively. Many Texas drivers rely on what’s known as the “three-second rule” when gauging how far to stay behind the vehicle in front … Continue reading

driving barefoot

It is not illegal to drive a car or truck while barefoot in Texas. In fact, no state in the U.S. outlaws barefoot driving. However, you should avoid driving without shoes on. While it’s not illegal, it’s not safe either. … Continue reading

yield right of way

Having the right-of-way when driving a vehicle gives you the immediate right to use part of the road. Most experienced drivers would probably say they are safe drivers who know when to yield the right-of-way. Yet, failure to yield the … Continue reading

lane-splitting-legal-or-illegal

If you ride a motorcycle in Texas, you might wonder whether you can legally maneuver between lanes of slow-moving traffic. The short answer is that lane-splitting is not legal in Texas. In fact, recent legislation has explicitly banned this practice, … Continue reading

how long do you have to report a car accident?

Under the Texas Transportation Code, any law enforcement officer who investigates a motor vehicle crash that results in a person’s injury or death or damage worth $1,000 or more must submit a written report of that crash to the Texas … Continue reading

Group of individuals discussing a car accident scene in Texas, highlighting the complexities of fault in such incidents. This image relates to the blog post titled 'What Happens If I Share Fault For a Car Crash in Texas?' and emphasizes the importance of understanding shared fault in auto accidents.

Your actions after a Texas car accident can considerably impact what happens in the following days, weeks, and months. It’s undoubtedly stressful, particularly if you think you may share the blame for the wreck and are worried about the possible … Continue reading