A car accident isn’t always illegal, though drunk driving is considered a crime. A drunk driver is a reckless danger to drivers and pedestrians on the road. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) can diminish a driver’s skill to operate a vehicle safely, such as the ability to maintain lane, brake successfully, concentrate, control speed, track a […]
Head-on collisions occur when the front of one vehicle collides either head-on or at an angle with the front end of another vehicle. Front-end accidents result in some of the most serious accidents causing serious and often deadly injuries. If you suffer injuries or lose a loved one in a head-on crash, speak with an […]
The end-of-year holidays are a festive period. Many people take the time to celebrate with eggnog, mulled wine, or champagne during the season. While some do this responsibly, others do not and end up driving drunk, becoming a danger to themselves and others sharing the road. Even if you make safe choices, other drivers […]
Accidents and injuries caused by drivers who are drunk or under the influence of drugs are completely preventable. This can make the aftermath of the accident even more difficult, as you are dealing with injuries and losses that should never have happened. Unfortunately, these crashes are particularly common near colleges and universities, as students can […]
Drunk driving crashes tend to see an increase on Halloween. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these crashes cause close to 10,000 deaths per year, and when the night of candy and costumes rolls around, that number of fatal car crashes can increase. Halloween is a popular holiday across the country. One […]
Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft have been making headlines across the nation as friendly, convenient, and cost effective services that provide rides to customers at all hours of the day. However, not all experiences with these services have been positive. In recent months, the city of Austin has been reviewing these companies and […]
What to do if hit by a drunk driver? In the United States, there are over 121 million self-reported incidents of alcohol-impaired driving among adults in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for disease control and prevention. And over 1 million people are arrested in the country each year for driving under the […]
Austin saw an increase in DWI arrests. From May 9th to May 31st of this year, Austin experienced an astounding 7.5% increase in the rates of arrest for drunk driving, which meant an increase in accidents.
No more rideshares in Austin. The popular ridesharing services Uber and Lyft have ceased operations within the city limits after the failure of Proposition 1 on the May 7th ballot. The failed proposition would have softened some city regulations, including mandatory fingerprint background checks for drivers. Both Lyft and Uber say that they will continue […]
Until recently, police were authorized to draw a driver’s blood without a warrant in suspected DUI cases. The blood results were then tested for levels of alcohol and for possible drug consumption. The United States Supreme Court recently reviewed this issue and determined that the police must be granted a warrant prior to drawing a […]