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A recent nationwide truck inspection uncovered alarming brake violations on nearly 12 percent of all commercial trucks, underscoring the role defective brakes play in causing fatal and serious truck accidents. According to a Truckers News article, these violations highlight the ongoing dangers of poorly maintained truck brakes on our roads. The inspection, conducted by the...

Traffic on the roads in major Texas cities is on a downward trend, according to a new study from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. Major cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio saw a significant reduction in road traffic from 2019 to 2022. However, Laredo wasn't among the Texas cities with drops...

While summer is supposed to be fun and relaxing, it can be dangerous on America's roads. A recent analysis of the latest data from the United States Department of Transportation reveals that several states (including Texas) have seen a more than 40% rise in deadly car accidents during June, July, and August. That's despite a...

Despite their smaller size, motorcycles carry a significant risk on our roads, often due to the oversight of other drivers. In Texas, motorcycle accidents can result in life-altering consequences for riders and their families. These accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, leaving individuals with serious injuries or tragically affecting families both emotionally...

Preventing distracted driving accidents is complicated For everyone's safety, drivers should keep their attention focused on the road when operating motor vehicles. However, getting drivers to put down their phones and avoid other distractions behind the wheel has proven complicated. Despite massive efforts, more and more distracted driving accidents happen nationwide each year. In Texas...

Brain injuries sustained in car accidents can have devastating consequences, both physically and psychologically. Whether they occur suddenly or develop gradually, such consequences can be profound and long-lasting. If you've suffered a head or brain injury in a Texas car accident, it's crucial to understand your legal rights and seek appropriate compensation for your medical...

Front crash prevention systems are integral to modern vehicle safety and can help prevent car accidents. However, they're facing scrutiny for their effectiveness against large trucks and motorcycles. Two recent studies from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reveal that while these systems are proficient in preventing crashes with passenger cars, their performance is...

Simple solutions for changing dangerous behaviors. Drivers with bad habits aren't just annoying. They're a danger on the road and cause many car accidents in Laredo and throughout Texas every year. These accidents leave people with serious injuries and mounting medical expenses. Unfortunately, bad driving habits are fairly common. More than half of survey respondents in...

Why do so many fatal auto accidents occur in Texas? Texas recently marked a grim milestone – the 23rd anniversary of the last day without a fatal car accident in the state. "Each life lost means a family, neighborhood and community are impacted for a lifetime, and we take safety very seriously as we work...

Walkers and cyclists are often injured in crashes. In response to a rising trend of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities, Texas is making a major increase in funding for transportation alternatives, reducing car accidents, and safer roads. More than $345 million will be spent statewide on 83 projects like new sidewalks, bikeways, and other types of...