In some ways, the percentage of 18-wheelers pulled over for various violations and taken off Texas roads during one June weekend this year - 25 percent - seems staggering. But, with some thought, maybe it's not. What the annual spot checks found We see those big rigs roar past us most every day, appearing to...
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Texas Among Most Dangerous States for Driving
You see them every day on the roads of Texas: dangerous drivers. It could be someone speeding on Interstate 35, Highway 83, Route 59 or Texas State Highway 359. It could be the person who runs a red light in Laredo. It could be the motorist driving erratically in Webb County because they are either...
Read MoreInjury Lawsuits After Hit-And-Run Accidents in Laredo
According to AAA, hit-and-run collisions have led to a record number of traffic deaths nationwide, and Texas is one of the deadliest states in the nation. AAA reports a hit-and-run crash now occurs every minute on U.S. roads. Nearly 700,000 of these crashes were reported last year - and nearly two-thirds of those killed were...
Read MoreBetter Roadway Infrastructure Can Prevent Elderly Driver Accidents in Laredo
Senior citizens face certain increased dangers on the roadway. The normal effects of aging - such as hearing and vision loss and decreased response times - make it more difficult to safely complete routine driving tasks. Research has identified changes that can make vehicles and roadways safer for use by elderly drivers. This, in turn,...
Read MoreMost Laredo Drivers Allow Themselves to Become Distracted
Distracted driving is responsible for a large portion of Laredo car accidents. It is a problem that has been the subject of much media attention in recent years. Public safety campaigns, print media coverage, and even plot lines of popular television shows revolve around the dangers associated with distracted driving. In spite of these well-known...
Read MoreForklift Safety Tips for Laredo Employees
Forklifts are a common piece of workplace equipment for many Texas workers. Those employed in the manufacturing, distribution, retail and construction industries often find themselves needing to move large volumes of heavy cargo, which requires the assistance of a forklift. This necessary workplace equipment can, however, be very dangerous to workers, especially when used improperly...
Read MoreSide Guards Reduce Deadly Underride Risks in Texas Trucking Accidents
When it comes to your risk of being involved in a motor-vehicle collision, few scenarios are likely to be as injurious or deadly as a collision with a tractor-trailer. This is particularly true when a passenger vehicle, bicyclist or pedestrian ends up underneath a large commercial truck or trailer. Experienced truck accident attorneys in Texas...
Read MoreIncrease in Highway Fatalities Affects Laredo Drivers
Across the United States, traffic fatalities were on the rise in 2016, as highway driving continues to account for the vast majority of traffic accidents. Highway driving is incredibly dangerous in Texas, and a Laredo auto accident attorney can help injury victims assert their legal rights. We work diligently to hold negligent drivers accountable, not...
Read MoreHow Laredo Injury Victims Can Protect Their Legal Rights After a Bus Accident
The consequences of a bus accident can be life-altering for injury victims and their loved ones. Unfortunately, these life-altering consequences are also costly, and bus companies do not always carry sufficient coverage to fully compensate all victims for the full extent of their losses. A single bus accident can cause millions of dollars in damage...
Read MoreHow Truck Platooning Technology Can Make Laredo Roads Safer
Large truck accidents are a serious danger to other motorists, as well as bicyclists and pedestrians. Luckily, new and improving safety technologies hold the potential to reduce truck accident rates across the country. There are many factors that can cause truck accidents - and in most cases - they can be catastrophic. An experienced Laredo...
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