Well known for its congested roads and highways, the state of Texas is no stranger to traffic accidents. People using the road every day find it hard to imagine that they might be involved in a serious car accident that might have lasting consequences. But unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people to get involved in […]
ahmed
When you think of distracted driving and potential causes for a car accident, you may think of cell phone use. However, there are plenty of other behaviors that you can do while driving that decrease your safety. According to Safer America, every day an average of 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 are […]
Sharon
Holidays are an integral part of the lives of many Americans. They serve as a breather from the perils of work and are something many people look forward to. During holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving, millions of people hit the road to visit family, friends, or go on a trip somewhere nice to unwind. Unfortunately, […]
ahmed
Aggressive driving is one of the most common factors that contributes to motor vehicle accidents. Aggressive driving is dangerous and should be avoided. Below we explain what is considered aggressive driving and how you can avoid aggressive driving traffic accidents. What Is Aggressive Driving? The car accident attorneys at TPMB in [...]
Megan
Whether fatigue is caused by a newborn baby or long work hours, it can seriously affect a person’s daily actions, including driving. In 2017, 91,000 crashes reported by police involved drowsy drivers. The terms “drowsy driving”, “fatigue” and “sleepy” are used interchangeably, they all mean the same thing. Defined as a dangerous [...]
distracted
Truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of preventable accidents that cause thousands of car accident injuries and fatalities each year. Commercial drivers are considered to be at a higher risk for fatigued driving because of their long hours on the road without many breaks. Due to this increased danger, it is critical to know […]
Alana Redmond
We all know cars have blind spots, but what is a “no zone”? “No zones” are the four large areas around a large commercial truck or trailer in which a truck driver cannot see. Since these larger vehicles have large blind spots or “no zones”, it is incredibly important for the safety of everyone on […]
Sam
It’s news we hear all too often: people have lost their lives on the road due to preventable car collisions. In fact, over 25% of fatal crashes in the United States involved unsafe speeds and/or aggressive driving according to the most recent year of data provided by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Despite [...]
Sam
As we head into the colder months, many areas will begin to see the effects of the temperature changes in icy roads and snowy trails. According to a study performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “Winter storms, bad weather, and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and […]
distracted
Do you ever wonder why people say ‘multitasking’ is a positive strength to put on a resume? The reality is that multitasking is actually not a strength- it drains the brain of energy as it forces it to switch back and forth to complete tasks with less efficiency and less quality. Many drivers think they […]
Brian Debelle