Anyone can access the Texas Department of Transportation to access specific information regarding automobile and truck accidents in our state. Unfortunately, the statistics are grim. Recent reports find that there were nearly 3500 deaths in a recent year across the state.
That works out to be one person killed every two and a half hours and an injury every couple minutes. The accidents themselves run the gamut of one car to multi-vehicle caused by everything from distracted driving, drunk driving accidents and more.
Fortunately ownership of cell phones is nearly universal which ensures that emergency services can be quickly summoned to the site of a wreck - a move that could be life-saving for many.
Too, GPS helps police and first responders arrive in less time because this technology provides the most accurate route to the scene. Finally, the average citizen has access to life saving information simply by querying their mobile phone for appropriate first aid suggestions - a more common and level headed approach to help injured persons than most realize.
So, now we know the statistics on injury accidents in the state and also what might be the expected response. The question of how to avoid an accident is equally as important. If you cant avoid the accident and get injured call a Texas personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Keep the following advice in mind when you head out on the roads.
Don't tailgate. Don't speed. Don't change lanes without using your signals. Don't drive aggressively. Don't drive inappropriately for the weather conditions. Don't talk on your cell phone or text. Don't drive drowsy. Don't drive drunk. Don't drive distracted.
