Tougher DUI laws recommended nationwide

Today the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that all 50 states lower the legally drunk threshold from 0.08 blood-alcohol content to 0.05. The agency believes lowering the limit would save about 500 to 800 lives every year across the nation. Alcohol-related car accidents currently kill approximately 10,000 people every year in the United States. Furthermore, drunk driving is the cause of about a third of all traffic deaths. At the...

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Downtown Dallas 4-year road construction project begins

A four-year $798 billion road construction project begins this week in a huge effort by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to improve traffic flow through Downtown Dallas and the Mixmaster where Interstate 30 and Interstate 35 connect. The area currently ranks among the 17 most congested roadways in Texas. Specific construction improvements include several new bridges along Interstates 30 and 35E across the Trinity River and widening...

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Distracted driving causes more deaths than reported

Distracted driving likely contributes to many more deaths on the roads than what has been previously reported, according to a new study released by the National Safety Council. The study reviewed 180 fatal vehicle crashes from 2009 to 2011 where there was compelling evidence the driver operated a cell phone at the time of the crash. Out of the 2011 crashes, only half of them were marked statistically as an accident where the driver used a...

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What Happens in a Litigation Case?

If you have been hurt in an accident, Dallas personal injury attorney Sean Chalaki can help you as you attempt to recover compensation for your losses, which can include expenses such as medical bills, lost wages and even pain and suffering. In the majority of cases, a settlement will be reached outside of the courtroom. However, there are some cases where a fair settlement cannot be reached out of court and therefore must move into litigation....

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Former fireman sues DFW city for injuries

A former fireman is suing the city he worked for when he was injured on the job claiming the city is refusing to pay for his recovery. Reports say the 31-year-old man filed a lawsuit against University Park seeking up to $1 million in damages to help recover costs he sustained because of a back injury in 2011. According to reports, he injured his back while trying to lift a patient onto a stretcher in 2011. Because of the injury, he has received...

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Motorcycle fatalities down slightly in Texas

Texas motorcycle deaths dropped by 6 percent in 2012, according to reports by the Texas Department of Transportation. The department says in 2012, 460 people lost their lives in motorcycle or scooter accidents in the state, compared to 488 in 2011. Over half of those killed were not wearing helmets. Even though motorcycle fatalities decreased from 2011 to 2012, the number of Texas motorcycle accident deaths has increased by a whopping 54...

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Why are my insurance premiums so high?

Insurance companies set their rates based on how likely they believe a person is to file a claim. If they believe you are more likely to file a claim, then your insurance premium will be higher. If the insurance company believes you are less likely to file a claim, then your insurance premium is lower. Some factors insurance companies consider are obvious such as person’s driving record for vehicle insurance and a person’s medical history for...

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Texas traffic lower than expected on nation’s fastest road

It was big news when it first opened. The nation’s fastest roadway allowing drivers to travel at historic maximum speeds of 85 miles per hour opened in Texas in October. However, months later, developers are disappointed in the driver turnout so far. In fact, less than half the number of expected drivers have traveled the road. The Texas 130 toll road, which runs between Austin and Seguin, generated $2.6 million in toll revenue during...

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