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What's one of the most dangerous highways in the United States? In a recent study using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, ValuePenguin ranked Interstate 10 in Texas the fifth most dangerous highway in the country. I-10 is the major east-west artery across Texas. The most dangerous portion runs...

The trucking industry has made many positive safety advances in the last few years. From setting limits on the number of hours truckers can drive each day to installing new safe driving devices, these changes have been a welcome addition. Yet, there are still far too many trucks on the road that do not have...

In recent years, pedestrian deaths have been on the rise in Houston. In fact, 2016 saw a total of 71 pedestrian deaths citywide. This marks a 31 percent increase from 2015. But Gulfton, a section of Houston located west of Interstate 610 and nested just below Interstate 69, has been identified as one of the...

The San Antonio Express-News reports motorcycle accidents at intersections remain a primary threat to riders. “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” is an awareness program by the Texas Department of Public Safety that aims to remind drivers of the risks of causing a motorcycle accident. National statistics show more than half of all motorcycle...

In early 2004, Robin Abel was driving with her daughter Maria Federici when a particle board flew out of the trailer in front of them and crashed into their windshield. The incident left Federici blind and broke every bone in her face. For the next decade, Abel fought with legislators and doctors for the rights...

University of Texas at San Antonio and the City of San Antonio have announced plans for infrastructure improvements designed to reduce vehicle/pedestrian accidents. UTSA Today reports wider sidewalks, traffic-calming devices, better street lighting and pedestrian-controlled crosswalks are included in the project, which is improving a number of San Antonio streets, including Frio Street. Pedestrian improvements...

Self-driving cars are no longer just the work of science fiction. The last decade has shown huge advances in the pursuit of completely autonomous cars. Companies like Google, Tesla and now Uber have all tried to implement this new technology. However, these and other companies have slowed down research and production of self-driving vehicles after...

On February 9th, 2018, a driver was killed in a motor vehicle crash when a commercial vehicle operator, under the influence of alcohol, disregarded a stop sign and collided with his vehicle. Tracey & Fox represents the deceased driver’s wife and family. Our client’s husband was a devoted father, brother and son whose tragic death...