What Do Seat Belts Do?

Using three points of contact, seat belts prevent the ejection of vehicle occupants in the event of a collision, rollover, or other type of motor vehicle crash. By restraining the person during an impact, seat belts also reduce the severity of injuries in many circumstances (source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Seat belts are…

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2020 Car Accident Data from the NHTSA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this month released preliminary data regarding 2020 motor vehicle crashes. That year, motor vehicle accidents overall decreased as did injuries, but motor vehicle deaths rose. If you or a loved one has been injured in a wreck caused by someone else in Austin or the surrounding areas, our…

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Is the Truck Driver Liable for Damages?

A collision involving a large tractor-trailer or semi-truck easily demolishes other vehicles. The occupants inside these smaller vehicles may be catastrophically injured in ways that change their lives forever. Tragically, many people die in crashes caused by large trucks. If you were injured in this type of crash and are fairly certain it was…

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