20 Years of Daily Driving Deaths: Inside a Stunning Texas DOT Report

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Over the past 20 years, not a single day has gone by where the state of Texas did not see at least one car accident fatality. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, nearly 67,000 people have died in car accidents in the state of Texas alone over the past 19 years. Unfortunately, most of the accidents that occurred were completely avoidable and were often caused by one or more factors, such as distracted driving, speeding, and driving while intoxicated or under the influence of other substances.

The news is shocking to most people, but Texas is a state that is known for having a large number of car accidents occurring each year. With that in mind, those involved in these types of accidents should meet with a Texas car accident attorney. Thomas J. Henry Law explains how to prevent accidents and what to do when you are involved in one.

How to Avoid Accidents and Prevent Major Injuries

While some accidents are unavoidable because they are caused by other drivers that are not paying attention or doing something they should not be doing while driving, there are safety precautions that all drivers should take to improve their chances of avoiding motor vehicle accidents. Always make sure to follow the speed limit. Going above the speed limit could greatly reduce your ability to stop your vehicle in time, especially if a collision occurs right in front of you. If you are operating your vehicle at the speed limit, you will have a better chance to stop before crashing into another vehicle.

Always wear your seat belt. You may be able to reduce injuries sustained in an accident caused by someone else if you have your seatbelt on. Even if your injuries are not catastrophic, you could still file a lawsuit with a Texas personal injury attorney who is there to help you with your legal battle.

Along with following the speed limit and wearing a seat belt, never attempt to text while driving. Do not allow anything to distract you when you need to have your eyes on the road. Someone can easily get distracted by a phone call, the radio, or even a discussion that is going on inside the vehicle among the other passengers.

What to Do If You Do Get Into a Car Accident

If you get into a car accident despite driving safely and following the speed limit, it is likely due to the other driver who was distracted, speeding, or possibly even driving while under the influence. If you are able to do so, take photos of the accident and contact the police. If you cannot do so because of the extent of your injuries, make sure someone calls for an ambulance and try to see if someone else can take photos of the accident.

The authorities will preserve the scene of the accident to the best of their ability to get photos of it before the cleanup process begins. Once you receive medical attention for your injuries, you should talk to a Texas accident attorney. The attorney will ask you different questions about the accident and then work on taking the next steps to help you get the compensation you are likely entitled to.

Hit By a Car While Driving? Thomas J. Henry Law Would Like to Speak to You

If you have been in a car accident, you may be seriously injured and in need of compensation for those injuries. At Thomas J. Henry Law, we want to help. Call our law office at your earliest convenience toll-free at 866-517-5659. We look forward to helping you with your claim!

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