Can AI Make Texas Roadways Safer?

Texas is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in an attempt to make our entire transportation system safer and more efficient. The Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan is a sprawling, multi-faceted initiative to harness the power of AI. The T...

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Do You Have To Slow Down For Emergency and TxDOT Vehicles?

Car accidents are often the result of unusual or unexpected situations. Depending on your driving habits, you may go a long time without seeing any emergency vehicles, tow trucks or Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) vehicles. Knowing how ...

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Are EVs or Gas Vehicles Safer?

The market for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow despite some setbacks. But should drivers expect our roads to be safer or more dangerous based on the increase in EVs? Things could certainly change as new companies enter the market. But righ...

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Fatal Car Accidents in the U.S. Continue To Fall

Recent data shows that a good trend in auto safety continued in 2024. Estimates from the first three quarters of 2024 show that the number of deaths from auto accidents was down from 2023. If these estimates are correct, that will mean auto fatalitie...

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10 Safe Driving Tips From the NHTSA

The beginning of the year feels like a fresh start. We use the start of a new year to focus on things we'd like to do better in the future. Most New Year's resolutions involve self-improvement—things like creating better habits and showing more gra...

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Auto Recalls Can Still Keep Dangerous Cars on the Road

Many automobile recalls are for issues that don't threaten driver safety. Some, however, are for issues that have the potential to cause serious harm or severe car accidents. Unfortunately, recalls are not always effective in getting dangerous vehicl...

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Head and Brain Injuries in Car Accidents

Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are among the most devastating injuries you can receive. They also commonly can result from car accidents and are often complex and life-altering. The impact of a brain injury can extend far beyond the initial medi...

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Choosing Safety Technology Worth the Investment

In the search for safer vehicles, cost and quality are two impeding factors. Technology could make car accident deaths virtually nonexistent, but that technology would make cars wildly expensive or extremely limited. Obviously, a car that costs a mil...

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Alcohol Is Still Driving Car Accident Deaths

Year after year, the data surrounding fatal car crashes points to alcohol as a major contributing factor. Public awareness campaigns and increased law enforcement have not been enough to stem the tide. Impaired driving may be the primary motivator fo...

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Understanding Comparative Fault in Texas Car Accident Cases

Understanding Comparative Fault in Texas Car Accident Cases Deciding who’s at fault in a car accident isn’t always easy. One car might hit another, but that might not tell us much about who caused the accident. What if the other driver ran a sto...

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