High-impact accidents often result in serious injuries that have lasting repercussions on several aspects of a victim’s life. For example, a severe injury could prevent you from returning to the same career, which can put your family’s financial security in jeopardy.
The dramatic dash cam footage of a Fort Worth police officer conducting a recent traffic stop has been released, and the officer is hoping it will highlight the dangers of drunk driving. According to Fox News U.S., the Texas officer was walking up to a vehicle he had pulled over on Interstate 30 when another car slammed into it, sending him flying through the air.
Compared to other states, the weather in Texas is relatively mild and does not affect road conditions in a considerable way. There are other factors that put motorists across the state at risk, though, and heavy freight traffic is one of them.
Neck injuries are common among those involved in motor-vehicle collisions because the sudden stop and subsequent force of impact can snap the head forward and then back, straining the spine. Whiplash refers to a strained or sprained neck caused by rapid back-and-forth movements, and it is especially prevalent among individuals who were in rear-end collisions.
If you were injured in a car accident that another driver caused, you have the right to pursue compensation for any damages you incurred as a result. Although no amount of compensation can undo your pain and emotional trauma, it may help you restore financial stability.
Lane splitting is a common motorcycle technique that refers to the act of riding between passenger vehicles in slow-moving traffic. Motorcycle advocates argue that in certain conditions, lane splitting is much safer than riding with a car in front of you and one behind you because it reduces the risk of fatal rear-end collisions in heavy traffic; however, it remains illegal in 49 states.
According to the Star-Telegram, a police chase involving an allegedly stolen 18-wheeler ended in a fiery crash on I-30, leaving a dozen individuals injured in its wake. The tractor-trailer reached speeds of up to 100 mph and hit several vehicles while evading police. It caused at least five other collisions before crashing near the Cooper Street Bridge in Arlington.
For many American families, summer is the perfect time to travel because the kids are out of school. Unfortunately, it also happens to be the perfect time to complete road construction because the weather is more predictable than it is during the winter months.
In 2016, a collision occurred on Texas roads every 57 seconds, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Although not all of these collisions warranted a personal injury or wrongful death claim, many of them did, and the accident victims who received a settlement were able to maintain their financial security while they recovered.
Americans spend about 17,600 minutes driving each year on average. With so much time on the road, it’s easy to become complacent—especially if you follow all traffic laws and behave responsibly. Unfortunately, all it takes is one drunk, distracted, or negligent motorist to cause a serious accident.
Cooper Law Firm
N. Eric Cooper
Mailing: P.O. Box 2222
Longview, TX 75606
Address: 501 N Third St,
Longview, TX 75601
Telephone: (903) 297-0037
Toll-Free: 1-855-297-HURT (4878)
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