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Posted by Trent Kelly on March 03, 2023
Whether you are a brand new driver or have years of experience under your belt, it is always beneficial to take a driving safety course. Learning how to be a level-headed and defensive driver is one of the best tools available to keep you and your passengers safe when you are driving through Austin. The good news is that there are several options available for those wanting to become better defensive drivers.
Being a safe and defensive driver is more important than ever in the Austin area. The city saw the following in a recent year:
You might make the right decisions on the road – but other drivers might not. With the right safety courses and skills, you might be better equipped to react in a manner that avoids a car accident.
All of this said, there is always the chance another driver is negligent, and you cannot avoid a crash. If you suffer injuries due to another party’s negligence, you deserve full compensation for your losses. Never wait to discuss a possible claim with an Austin car accident lawyer.
For many of us, driving a car is as natural as eating or sleeping, especially if you have years of experience. However, there are always new perspectives and theories to learn about what constitutes safe driving. It is especially critical for new drivers to take courses and develop defensive habits right from the start. These habits often stay with drivers for their entire driving career, which makes us all safer on the road.
Below are some of Yelp’s higher-rated driving safety courses in the Austin area:
This school has courses for teens, new adult drivers, defensive driving, and more. They offer all courses in Spanish and English, and they have online and parent-led courses available, as well.
This course caters to both new teen drivers and adults seeking to hone defensive driving skills. They provide interactive courses to keep your attention and try to make the course materials interesting, stimulating, and fun for drivers of all ages and levels.
This school offers all levels of driving courses for teens and adults. They help with road testing, simulated driving practice, and in-person driving instruction to begin driving or learn defensive driving skills.
This school provides courses for all ages in both English and Spanish. They also have options for parent-led courses, including an active parent-taught behind-the-wheel course.
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This program provides a curriculum to prepare for online testing, as well as an in-car guide for new drivers. Drivers can download the app and take their materials with them when they are behind the wheel. The program also boasts a 99.9 percent pass rate.
This school offers materials to prepare teen and adult driving students for the online driver’s exam, as well as the DPS-authorized road test. They have 18 convenient locations throughout the State of Texas to best serve new drivers and those wanting to learn defensive driving skills.
This program focuses on teaching defensive driving skills to drivers of all ages and experience levels. They have options for online or classroom instruction, and they will issue a defensive driving certificate upon passing.
This multi-state program provides online and in-vehicle instruction for teens and adults. The curriculum is in line with state and DPS standards and testing guidelines to best prepare you to drive on Texas roads.
Motorcyclists take extra risks when they ride, as they have no protections of a standard car or truck. They are particularly vulnerable to serious traumatic injuries, and many motorcyclists suffer multiple injuries in a single crash.
Drivers often have difficulty seeing motorcycles – especially if they are not paying proper attention. To stay out of harm’s way, every motorcyclist should take a safety course.
Everyone at the Moto Academy has a passion for riding on two wheels – and doing so safely. They offer basic rider courses for new motorcyclists, as well as courses for intermediate riders to increase their safety.
This school aims to help beginner and intermediate riders become the most complete and safe motorcycle riders possible. There are four different locations, and they allow intermediate course participants to ride their own motorcycles.
Many people dream of rally racing one day, but they do not know how to maneuver rally cars, as they are quite different from regular passenger vehicles. If you are in this situation, Rally Ready Driving School is located only 45 minutes from Austin in Dale, Texas. The program has rally courses and hosts events for its former students to rally.
Commercial truck drivers have some of the greatest responsibilities of anyone on the roads in Austin. These drivers operate huge, heavy vehicles – often at high speeds on the interstates. It is more important than ever for these truck drivers to have the proper safety training and courses.
Community Truck Driving School is a top-rated safety course for truckers in the Austin area. They are an accredited CDL training program with an emphasis on safety.
Anyone who drives in Austin knows it can be hectic and stressful. Close to 600,000 people regularly drive in the city, commuting to and from work, taking kids to school, and spending time exploring all Austin has to offer. The fact that Austin is the state capital and home to the University of Texas only makes the roads more crowded.
With all of these drivers rushing to get places at nearly any time of the day or night, it is no surprise that people make mistakes or poor judgment calls. It is all too easy to become impatient with congestion and be tempted to engage in speeding, tailgating, or other traffic violations and aggressive driving behaviors. Even if you keep a level head, others will certainly be frustrated and act out while driving.
When you have additional driving education, especially regarding defensive driving, you are less susceptible to the temptation of aggressive driving. You are also trained to identify when another driver might pose a threat to you.
Defensive drivers know how to use caution to avoid risky situations. This is not only an inherent trait – it can be learned by taking a defensive driving course. There is always the chance another driver will hit you, but you can increase your odds of staying safe if you have the right driving education.
Trent Kelly obtained his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 2007. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and regularly assists clients with their legal matters. Trent’s practice is primarily focused on personal injury matters – particularly those involving motor vehicles (such as cars, commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, and motorcycles) and wrongful death – but he also handles various business litigation matters as well. Click here to take a look at some complex cases Trent has resolved.
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It is sometimes difficult for individuals to determine if they have a legal case or need a lawyer to pursue the case on their behalf.
We believe that almost anyone who has been seriously injured due to another person’s negligence can benefit from hiring an effective Austin Personal Injury Lawyer
The reason is that insurance companies do not owe you any duty to be fair or even honest in adjusting your claims. As a result, individuals are often unprepared to take on an insurance company – with millions of dollars in resources and no obligation to do the right thing.
We do not charge our injury clients upfront for representation. Traditionally, when you hire an attorney, you must pay a cash retainer before the attorney begins work.
We are paid for representing personal injury clients through a contingent fee arrangement. This means we only get paid if we recover money for our clients.
At TK Injury Lawyers, we believe this structure is ideal in that it aligns the interests of the client and the attorney. In other words, the attorney does not get paid unless they produce tangible results on behalf of the client.
Unfortunately, there is no specific amount of time it takes to resolve an Austin Personal Injury case. Each case is different and comes with its own unique circumstances and issues that can drastically change the time it takes to resolve the matter for the client.
What is common throughout most injury cases is that the client’s medical treatment largely dictates the length of time it takes to resolve the case. For instance, if a client requires six months of treatment for their injuries, the case will often take longer to resolve than a client whose injuries are resolved within one or two months of medical care.
However, regardless of the length of medical treatment, cases take considerably longer to resolve if a lawsuit has to be filed to force the insurance company to pay a fair amount.
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How much a case can settle for is dependent on many factors. First and foremost, the severity of a client’s injuries and the cost of the medical treatment necessary to treat those injuries affect the damages presented to the insurance company for consideration in the settlement.
Furthermore, the amount of insurance coverage available can set a limit on the amount that can be recovered regardless of the client’s injury and damages.
For example, if an individual with a state minimum automobile liability policy and no assets causes significant injury to a client, there may be no more than $30,000.00 that can be recovered. Finally, the settlement value is driven by the at-fault driver’s insurance company.
By definition, settlements are voluntary so a good Austin Personal Injury Lawyers must know how to convince an adjuster to pay a fair amount, within policy limits, to resolve their client’s case.
It is not, but we encourage you to call us as quickly as possible. It is often what a client doesn’t know that gets them in trouble and insurance companies are looking to obtain any information from you that they can to unfairly lower the value of your case.
An experienced Austin Personal Injury Lawyer can speak to the insurance company on your behalf in a way that we believe presents the best opportunity to resolve your case fairly and voluntarily.
For this reason, it is our opinion that it’s always best to consult with an attorney as soon as you are injured to determine how to proceed.
Medical costs are on the rise and many people, even those with health insurance, are unable to pay for the cost of their treatment out of pocket.
After accidents, clients can feel overwhelmed by all of the bills that come as a result – especially since the expenses were caused by someone else’s failure to follow the law and societal rules designed to keep us all safe.
Our top rated Austin Personal Injury Attorneys will work with you and your medical providers to find a solution that ensures you get the medical care you need to recover from your auto injury while still being able to support your family during this very difficult time.
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After I was hit by a car on my scooter, I worked with Jim Terry and Trent Kelly, with Trent handling the bulk of my case. I was pleased with their professionalism and that they were always good about staying in touch and keeping me up-to-date on my case. I trusted them completely, and they resolved my case faster than I expect…
When my insurance company denied my claim I did not know where to turn. I called Jim Terry and explained my not so easy situation. I had no hope in having my vehicle repaired when I called Mr. Terry. He took on my case and was always in contact with me about where we stood in regards to a resolut…
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