Every year, 800 Americans die in car crashes that happen when they are driving in winter weather. Another 16,800 are injured. There are three important safety tips that may help prevent you from becoming a statistic. Make Sure Your Car is Prepared Before you begin your winter driving, make sure your…
The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that more than 5.8 million car crashes occur every year. Approximately 21 percent of those are due to bad weather, including snow, ice, wind, and rain. Rainy weather and wet pavement are the top two hazardous conditions, causing more accidents than any other weather…
Driving statistics for accident injuries and fatalities for the New Year’s holiday begins at 6 p.m. December 31, 2019 and ends at 11:59 p.m. January 1, 2020. Whether you are driving on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, at Springer & Lyle, we want to make you aware of…
Truck and car accidents are common in the winter months, especially during the holidays. People are busy and more distracted than usual. It’s also easy to get caught up in the holiday cheer. At Springer & Lyle, your well-being is important to us not only during the holidays, but every…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver fatigue is the seventh leading cause of trucking accidents. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle are also concerned about the serious injuries that can occur when a fatigued truck driver is on the road. FMCSA Fatigue Prevention Requirements In 2018 on Texas…
Christmas is supposed to be a joyous time with lights, laughter, singing, and other activities associated with the festive occasion. But sometimes this joy is interrupted by injuries. At Springer & Lyle, we are aware that when someone is hurt, especially at Christmas time, the injury may have a greater impact…
There are common beliefs about car accidents that are not true but are instead just myths. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle think it is important for you to know what the myths are. Some common car accident myths include the following. A Low Impact Car Accident is Not Serious This kind of accident can…
If you are involved in a moderate car accident, you may think you are not hurt. You resist getting checked out medically and may even say, “I’m okay.” At our law firm, Springer & Lyle, we often see people who thought the same thing. They refused medical treatment immediately after…
According to the National Safety Council, Thanksgiving weekend is the second most dangerous holiday time to be on the road. The Fourth of July is the only holiday season that has more accidents. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that 55.3 million people will be traveling over the 2019 Thanksgiving…
Your personal injury attorney needs your cooperation while your case is pending. You are likely unaware how certain actions you take may result in a reduction in the damages you collect or a complete dismissal of your claim. At Springer & Lyle, we have some tips for how to avoid…
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