The first thing that many drivers do when they get in the car is turn on their radio or go to their favorite playlist on their phone. They can't imagine driving without music. Other drivers find music distracting. They'd rather drive in silence. That's why there's no...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is no longer a condition associated primarily with servicemen and women who have returned from war. Mental health professionals recognize that all types of physical, emotional and sexual trauma can cause PTSD. Motor vehicle...

Of all the distractions that can endanger teen drivers, the biggest is having other teens in the car. In fact, the risk of a crash doubles when a teen has one "peer passenger" in the car and triples where there's more than one. That's why state graduated driver...

Victims in a car crash can be severely injured or even killed by a negligent driver in the other vehicle. It can mean months of recovery involving physical injury, emotional trauma, and financial hardship to victims and their families. Those severely injured often...

We have learned a lot about concussions and brain injuries as a society, especially in recent years. If someone loses consciousness after a head injury, it is likely that they have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and they need to seek medical assistance.  Historically,...

If you’re riding with a friend or someone you know and get into a collision, did you know that you can still hold them accountable for their driving mistakes? If you’re hurt as a passenger, there’s no reason why you can’t file a claim if the driver’s errors led to...

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), teenagers should not start their school day before 8:30 a.m. Research has suggested that teen drivers are more awake and less likely to get into an accident when the school day starts later in the morning....

You were on your way home for a loved one’s wedding when your worst nightmare happened. You were struck by another vehicle as you passed through a local intersection. You were bruised and battered by the crash, so you called 911 right away and had the emergency team...

Many people fall for the common myth that you do not need a lawyer unless you face an extraordinary court battle. Anything short of that, they believe, you can handle on your own. In reality, subscribing to this view can damage your case and cause heavy financial...

Car accidents are a common occurrence across Texas and the rest of the nation. In some cases, they are minor and may disrupt your life only slightly. In other situations, a car crash can prove catastrophic. You could be left in serious financial trouble and in need of...