Category Archives: Dangerous Distracted Driver Habits
Injured by a Distracted Rideshare Driver?
Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have become a normal part of transportation. Most of us have hailed a rideshare at least once before. However, these cell phone apps may also increase the risk for distracted driving. If you were … Continue reading
Houston Auto Accidents Lawyers: Cell Phones & Crashes
Cell phone use is a common issue in cases your Houston auto accidents lawyers see every day. Cell phones can easily lead to distracted driving and accidents. An estimated 26% of car accidents involve cell phone use, and that number may be … Continue reading
Distracted Driving and Houston Traffic Accidents
Distracted driving is on the rise, and with it the risk of car accidents. If you are injured by a distracted driver, you may need the help of a Houston traffic accident lawyer. Your attorney can help you with the … Continue reading
What you Need to Know About the Texas Ban on Texting and Driving
Distracted driving is a risky behavior and has been cited as a contributing factor in numerous Houston rear end collisions. According to figures released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 3,500 people lost their lives as a … Continue reading
Texas Lags Behind Nation in Failing to Ban Texting and Driving
Although many states have already instituted laws that restrict the use of mobile devices while driving, Texas remains one of the few holdouts in the U.S. without an outright ban on texting while driving. The reasons behind this failure to … Continue reading
DOT Bans Texting While Driving for Commercial Vehicle Operators
Texting while driving is a dangerous practice that can lead to serious accidents on the road. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has strongly discouraged the use of mobile phones by drivers. To that end, the DOT enacted a rule … Continue reading
Fatal Traffic Accidents on the Rise Due to Tech Distractions
Traffic fatalities are rising for the first time in many years, and the reason for the increase might surprise you. Your first guess would probably be that instances of drunk or impaired driving made the numbers spike, but distracted driving … Continue reading
San Antonio Approves Hands Free Cell Phone Law
A new law that went into effect January 1, 2015, is expected to provide added protection for motorists in the San Antonio area. The hands-free law enacted by the city will prohibit the use of handheld mobile devices behind the … Continue reading
Ten Dangerous Distracted Driver Habits
Distracted driving in Houston is the most common cause of auto accidents. If you have recently become the victim of a car accident, it is likely that the other driver was engaging in some type of distracting behavior. As you … Continue reading
