When it comes to sideswipe accidents, the actual force of impact may be minor, but the repercussions that result are often devastating. Even at slow speeds, a sideswipe crash can push a vehicle off the road or into oncoming traffic.
Motor vehicle collisions are far more common in this country than they should be. In recent years, there have been more than 6,000,000 police-reported accidents annually with more than 30,000 traffic fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
If you asked them directly, most parents would probably admit to driving slightly faster when traveling alone. Since children are the most precious cargo there is, it is only natural for caregivers to exercise additional caution when driving with them in the car.
Despite crosswalks, bike lanes, traffic signals, and various laws regarding right of way, devastating collisions between cars and pedestrians or cyclists are still fairly common. According to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, for example, more than 5,000 people on foot died in car accidents in 2015, as did more than 800 bike riders.
All motorists owe a certain duty of care to those on the roads and sidewalks around them. This includes abiding by all traffic signals, following the rules of the road, and paying attention to their surroundings.
According to Fox 7, a tragic crash involving a pickup truck resulted in the death of a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper. The 63-year-old DPS trooper was conducting a traffic stop at approximately 3 p.m. on the southbound shoulder of I-35 when a pickup truck rear-ended his patrol car.
When conditions are perfect, there is nothing in the world like riding a motorcycle. Of course, even in ideal weather, riders still run the risk of sustaining serious injuries in an accident because motorcycles are inherently dangerous.
Auto manufacturers are constantly devising and implementing more responsive safety features, which means cars technically become safer with every passing year. Many Americans look forward to upgrading their ride to a vehicle with the latest innovative features, yet CNN reports that the United States still has the highest number of traffic fatalities among high-income countries.
Drunk driving is a serious problem around the nation, and each state takes its own measures to prevent it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sobriety checkpoints are one of the most popular strategies for deterring drunk driving and identifying offenders.
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Disclaimer: The following are representative verdicts and settlements obtained by The Cooper Law Firm for its clients. The value of a personal injury claim is highly dependent on the facts of each individual case and the severity of the injuries sustained. As such, the following should not be considered a guarantee of a particular result in any potential case or claim.
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Death
18-WHEELER WRECK
Brain/Neck Injury
18-WHEELER WRECK
Neck Injury
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
Scaffold Collapse
Cooper Law Firm handles cases throughout the state of Texas and Oklahoma.
