Each day 210 million drivers take the road in the United States, and each one of these drivers is putting their faith and trust in automobile manufacturers. As drivers we trust that not only are our vehicles safe, but also the vehicles of our fellow travelers are as well. We pack our family and belongings into our vehicles and hit the road and depend on the safety of these vehicle, but what if your car isn’t safe? (more…)
Although headway has been made the past 30 years to reduce the number of deaths caused by drinking and driving, thousands still die each year. Since 1982 there has been a steady decline (42%) in the number of drivers killed in crashes due to driving while intoxicated. While this is good news, meaning less people are driving while intoxicated, there are still no guarantees when getting behind the wheel. Keeping this in mind, below are some stats which may help you determine when are the best times to drive to avoid drunken drivers.
It should be safe to bet that if you own a cell phone, you have at one time or another used it while driving. While most of us are guilty of this sin at times, most of us would like to think we do so appropriately. With a growing trend across the country to ban all cell phone usage and texting while driving all together, Texas isn’t following this trend just yet. Texas Legislators tried recently to pass legislation but failed because Gov. Rick Perry vetoed the Legislature’s ban on text messaging. Perry believes the distracted driving legislation is a “government effort to micromanage the behavior of adults.” Perry also feels “the keys to dissuading drivers of all ages from texting while driving are information and education.” The only area where Perry doesn’t seem to mind taking away freedom of choice in this matter is when it comes to under age drivers and school zones. Below is a list of the newly passed Texas distracted drivers laws for your education and some teenage driver’s statistics that should make you happy these laws have been approved. (more…)
The National Safety Council provides some sobering statistics on teen car accidents. According to the NSC, young drivers are involved in a staggering six million collisions every year.
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of teen deaths, accounting for 38% of all teen fatalities in the U.S. In fact, every day, more than 10 drivers in the 15 to 20 age group are killed in car accidents. An additional 745 are injured.
If you or your child have been hurt in a motor vehicle collision caused by someone else’s negligence, contact a us today to learn about your legal rights. You may be able to recover compensation for your lost wages, medical bills and even your pain and suffering. Send us a message here.
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As per the Texas department of transporation the following is a result of persons being over the legal limit causing fatal injuries. Info taken from the 2009 press release as stated, of 835 fatal accidents 412 were .080% and over the legal limit. At this percentage of intoxication you can cause very serious injuries to ones self and others involved. Knowing when to stop or when to not drive is incumbered by the effects of the alcohol content in your system. Be wise and be a friend to those who you might think are out of control. If you know a family member or friend that has been injured by a drunk driver- Give them our info. There is no fees unless we recover. Contact the Haire law group at 940-484-5555 or click here to send us a message. www.hrj-law.com
It is August 2, 10:30 am on a Tuesday morning and as I write this it’s already 99F outside in Dallas, TX. Today’s high is supposed to be 110F and with an excessive heat warning for most of North Texas until Friday, the heat continues to go on with no end in sight. As DFW edges towards breaking numerous heat records, here are a couple of preventive tips people who work outside should follow to keep from getting heat stroke on a hot and sunny day. (more…)
As the number of vehicles on U.S. roadways increase, so do the number of car accidents. Individuals who are injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident may be eligible for damages for injuries or property damage incurred. It is important to contact us immediately if you or a loved one has been injured in a:
The Haire Law firm, 940-484-5555
Personal Injuries caused by neglect often end in fatality. Sadly, thousands of fatalities occur each year, involving pedestrians, car accidents and intersections. While roadways and roadway systems care continuously improving, it is important to be aware and understand the important pedestrian laws in order to prevent injury and fatality from occurring. (more…)
Between 1997 and 2008, motorcycle rider fatalities increased from 2,116 to 5,290 – a 150 percent jump, according to U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System. In 2008 alone, deaths due to motorcycle crashes rose by an estimated 2.2 percent while all other vehicle classes saw reductions in fatalities.
Hyperthermia (heat stroke/heat related) Deaths: Last year there were 49 children in the U.S. killed by hyperthermia (heat-stroke). Unfortunately, Texas led the nation with 13 of those deaths. Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car, a Safe Kids Wordwide program, is dedicated to educating the public about this issue. For information on how you can prevent child hyperthermia deaths from occurring, visit Safe Kids.
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