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 car is winterized by: Testing your battery. The power in your battery drops as the temperature of the environment drops.Checking the tread on your tires. Replace them if necessary. Depending on where you live, you may want to invest in snow tires or, at a minimum, be sure to carry … [Read more...]
Rainy Weather and Car Accidents
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 related crashes. At Springer & Lyle, we are concerned about weather related car crashes. We know that blinding rain often occurs in a sudden outburst, reducing visibility from good to almost no visibility at all. This can happen in a matter of seconds and cause major and … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Car Accidents
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 the dangers and encourage you to drive cautiously. Every year, despite warnings and general awareness people should have about the association of the holiday with drinking alcohol, there are still accidents. The National Safety Council estimates 163 or more people will die in car accidents during the 30 hours … [Read more...]
How To Handle and Avoid Accidents During the Holidays
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 day of the year. To stay safe, remember these tips on how to handle accidents during the holidays. Be Patient If you find yourself in a truck accident or car wreck, don’t be surprised about the wait time at the scene. The traffic and volume of emergency calls may interfere with the normal process. … [Read more...]
Fatigue and Truck Driving Accidents
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 roadways, at least one person was killed every day in a vehicular crash. In 2017 across the nation, 4,761 people were killed in accidents with large trucks. More than 4,300 truck drivers were severely injured, and thousands of … [Read more...]
Christmas Injuries
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 than one occurring at another time of the year. Most Common Types of Christmas Injuries Injuries range from a simple paper cut from wrapping paper to electrocution or fires from defective Christmas lights or electrical outlets. Significant injuries have also … [Read more...]
Car Accident Myths
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 cause serious soft tissue injuries in some cases. When the head is jerked suddenly forward and then backward, as often happens in this type of accident, a whiplash can occur which is a soft tissue injury to the neck that may cause pain, suffering and … [Read more...]
Should I Seek Medical Treatment After a Moderate Accident?
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 what seemed like a relatively minor accident even thought their car had some fairly significant property damage. The next day, or a few days later, they begin having aches and pains likely caused by injuries suffered in the car accident. Then, they seek medical care only to discover they were actually … [Read more...]
Travel Safely During the Thanksgiving Holiday
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 holiday and 49.3 of them will be in their cars and on the highways. The holiday begins on Wednesday, November 27 and ends Sunday evening, December 1. Times Not to Be on the Road INRIX, a global transportation analytics company, predicts that roads will be congested from … [Read more...]
Rainy Weather and Car Accidents
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 related crashes. At Springer & Lyle, we are concerned about weather related car crashes. We know that blinding rain often occurs in a sudden outburst, reducing visibility from good to almost no visibility at all. This can happen in a matter of seconds and cause major … [Read more...]