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On average, there are more than 6 million car collisions annually in the U.S. More than 3 million people get injured in those auto accidents, of which more than 2 million are permanent. There are over 40,000 deaths due to car wrecks every year. About 40% of fatalities occur due to a drunk driver, 30% can be attributed to driving above the speed limit, and 33% or more because of reckless driving that causes the car to go off the road and result in a wreck. Texas is a vacation spot for more than 4 million travelers annually. Even with 2 million vacationers arriving by air, many drivers on the road are unfamiliar with the area. This mixture of local traffic and vacationers with different driving habits sometimes leads to more car accidents. Vital Statistics recorded an average of over 25,261 drunk-driving crashes in 2021 in Texas alone.
Most motor vehicle collisions could be avoided if vehicle operators drove more responsibly. Drivers can be distracted by conversations with passengers, playing with the radio, eating or drinking, and talking on cellular phones. Even if you are a responsible driver and do not give in to distractions, that does not guarantee that you cannot be involved in a collision due to the fault of another careless driver. Knowing how to drive isn’t enough with many vehicles on the road. However, being wary of other drivers and knowing how to drive defensively can improve one’s chances of avoiding an auto accident.
Unfortunately, those who cause accidents often refuse to admit fault leaving the injured person with the burden of proving who was at fault if litigation is necessary. Retaining legal aid as soon as possible is essential in gathering evidence proving fault before it has been lost or destroyed. If you have been injured or a family member has been injured or killed in an accident, contact an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible so that a prompt and thorough investigation can be conducted while crucial evidence is still available.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an auto accident in Texas or you have questions, please call our Law Office for a free consultation.