Talking to Your Teen About Texting and Driving
It is an important milestone that teens look forward to and parents dread – learning how to drive. When teaching teens to drive, parents have the responsibility of emphasizing and teaching the importance of vehicle safety. This includes talking to their teen about not texting and driving. Car accidents, sadly, are the leading cause of […]
Ezequiel Reyna, Jr. Celebrates His 40th Anniversary as an Attorney
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Ezequiel Reyna, Jr.’s legal career. An accomplished South Texas personal injury attorney and the founder of the Ezequiel Reyna Law Office located in Weslaco, Texas, Mr. Reyna has a long and distinguished career which includes multiple Top 100 Verdicts in the State of Texas. His dedication to his […]
What to Do After Being Injured in a Hit and Run Crash
Being in any kind of car accident can be a very stressful and traumatic experience, but when the person who hit you leaves the scene it can leave you wondering what to do and who will be responsible for helping you recover from this horrible event. Typically in a car accident, the collision happens and both cars pull over to the side of the road to exchange information. The instant the other driver chooses to drive away and not take responsibility for their actions, this accident becomes a hit and run. Texas ranks amongst the top ten worst states for hit and run accidents. If you are injured in a hit and run accident, it is critical to find an experienced injury lawyer to help guide you through the process of claiming the compensation you are owed.
Children in Cars Least Safe in Rural Areas
For many years, people have decided to move out to the country to escape the dangers of living in a big city; but research has now shown that driving in rural areas is not as safe for children riding in cars. Go Safe Labs has released a new national traffic study which concluded that children are more likely to be involved in a car accident in rural areas versus urban areas. The study also revealed the top ten least safe states for car accidents involving children, which included Texas.
Speeding and Driver Inattention Lead to Energy Producing Area Crashes
Increasing development of energy resources in Texas significantly contributes to the economies of many of our local communities and to our state as a whole. Energy companies provide employment to thousands of Texans and are vital sources of jobs in areas that may be economically disadvantaged. There are specific counties in Texas known as the Texas Energy Sector, where energy companies tend to group and work alongside each other.
Texas Has the Country’s Drowsiest Drivers
Whether working long hours or staying out late with friends, getting enough sleep does not seem to be a high priority for many adult drivers in Texas. Driving while drowsy has become a serious problem in Texas, as we lead the country in the number of drowsy drivers nationwide.
