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 vehicle, although it is dangerous to do so because it creates a distraction. Some types […]
Winter 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 scene stretched more than a half-mile in the North Texas Express southbound toll lanes between […]
Automakers 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 some of the latest automated driving assistance features might be interfering with drivers. What Are Some Current […]
A 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 study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, found that crashes involving blood alcohol levels […]
Street 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 racing events and to seize their vehicles. Recently, The Dallas Morning News reported there had been at […]
We 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, P.C., we are taking this duty seriously and are practicing the “social distancing” guidelines recommended by health […]
Walking 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 a pedestrian can face legal consequences in addition to vehicle damage. Fortunately, both pedestrians and […]
As winter nears, it’s a good time for businesses and other property owners to think about the steps necessary to prevent the types of winter hazards that lead to slip-and-fall accidents. Falls are our country’s third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death, according to the National Safety Council. How to Stay Safe from Slip & Fall Injuries […]
The many additional drivers and cars that ridesharing companies Uber, Lyft and others have put on the road in Dallas and other cities has led to about 1,000 more deaths in car accidents each year, research suggests. Uber/Lyft Drivers Are Causing More Car Accidents Researchers at Rice University and the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business say that app-based ridesharing services […]
Personal Injury Lawyers, Kraft & Associates, P.C., volunteer in various local non-profit organizations in the Dallas, Texas area. Recently, the Dallas attorneys joined “Feed My Starving Children” to help supply meals to starving children all over the world. How Our Day Began at “Feed My Starving Children.” The Dallas personal injury team not only […]
