McKinney Personal Injury Blog
Who is liable when self-driving cars hurt innocent victims?
In December, a self-driving Chevy Bolt in San Francisco collided with a motorcyclist who was attempting to pass the automated vehicle. The injured motorcyclist is now suing General Motors, which manufactures the self-driving technology, saying that the automated...
Wrecks caused by drunk drivers spike over holidays
The cold front that swept the nation at the end of 2017 made roads especially hazardous for holiday travelers. However, one of the biggest dangers around the holiday season has nothing to do with the weather: despite increased enforcement efforts, drunk...
What Are The Safest Cars On The Road?
When it is time to buy a new car, many people focus on the fun features: heated seats, the latest audio electronics, a cool color. Safety may not always be the most attractive feature we are considering, but it should be a top priority. In a previous blog post, we...
Do You Have To Wear A Motorcycle Helmet In Texas?
There's no question that motorcycle helmets can save lives. Still, many people choose to ride without a helmet - and this can be a perfectly legal decision in some states, including Texas. This wasn't always the case. In 1975, nearly every state required all...
Texas’ New School Bus Seat Belt Law Aims To Keep Kids Safer
You would certainly never let your kids ride in your car without making sure they're properly wearing their seat belts. However, most parents across the country send their children off to school on buses that don't even have seat belts. This is slowly starting to...
What To Do If You Are Hit By An Uninsured Driver
Nobody feels lucky after a car wreck, but you may feel especially unfortunate if your wreck was caused by an uninsured driver. Although every driver is required to have insurance, many still do not. About 13 percent of Texas drivers do not carry insurance, according...
U.S. Bike Fatality Rates Are Rising, Especially Among Adult Men
Who is more likely to be killed in a bike accident: a child or an adult? The answer to this question has changed dramatically over the last 40 years.In 1975, most victims of fatal bike accidents were children or teenagers. Today, the opposite is...
Nearly One-Quarter Of Trucks On Texas Highways In Violation Of Safety Standards
An inspection blitz earlier this summer of more than 8,000 commercial vehicles by the Texas Department of Public Safety resulted in nearly 2,000 of them being placed out of service due to a wide range of violations. This is a frightening reminder of the dangers that...
What Are the Deadliest Cars On the Road?
As much as Americans are drawn to their cars for their interior and exterior styling, safety is also a primary concern when making a buying decision. This is especially true when parents hit that nerve-wracking milestone of having young children get their...
Why Truck Accidents Need Close Scrutiny
As we hear more about autonomous vehicles and all of their potential benefits, including as it relates to commercial transportation, that technology is still on the horizon. For now, the steady flow of local and interstate commercial vehicle traffic is powered...
