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Texas semi driver dragged by Oregon snowplow

The icy Oregon weather caused a local semi driver to skid and crash sideways on I-84 in Oregon on Sunday, March 2. This caused other semi drivers behind him to crash as well. The accident caused two fatalities, but one …
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Longview shop damaged by truck accident

Other cars and other drivers are not the only things that can be damaged when someone loses control on the road. A Longview, TX nail salon was damaged on the morning of Friday, March 7, when a truck crashed into …
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Delivery truck accident freezes San Antonio traffic

March 5 saw Loop 410 near San Antonio closed down for several hours due to a fiery truck accident. A delivery truck hit a support column on the westbound side of the road and burst into flames. The fire damaged …
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One dead, one injured in Arlington, Texas accident

A recent wreck in East Arlington, Texas left one person dead and another injured. A pickup truck driver pulled in front of a car and then was broadsided. The driver of the pickup truck was killed, while the car driver …
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Multiple vehicle collision on Spaulding Turnpike

The Spaulding Turnpike was temporarily closed recently, after a five-car accident. The first car swerved to avoid hitting a deer, leading to the multi-car accident. It happened south of Little Bay Bridges. It appeared to police investigating the wreck that …
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Multiple crashes close I-65 near Lafayette, IN

I-65 near Lafayette was closed recently, after a series of accidents occurred in one particular stretch of road. The largest crash involved nine 18-wheelers and four cars. This wreck also resulted in a vehicle fire. Four people have been taken …
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Adults Text and Drive more than Teens

A survey conducted by AT&T revealed that adults are a bigger problem when it comes to texting and driving than teenagers. This might come as a surprise, since teenagers have a reputation for less than responsible behavior behind the wheel. …
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Common Car Accident Injuries

What Common Injuries Does a Car Accident Lawyer in Dallas See? Car accidents are violent and dangerous, and even those accidents that occur at low speeds can cause quite a few injuries for those involved. A car accident lawyer in …
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Contact a Dallas Car Accident Lawyer

Before You Contact a Car Accident Lawyer in Dallas No one likes the thought of being in a car accident, and the last thing on your mind is needing the services of a car accident lawyer in Dallas. While no …
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Don’t Wait After a Dallas Car Accident

Do Not Wait to Get a Car Accident Lawyer in Dallas When someone else injured you in a motor vehicle accident because he or she was negligent behind the wheel, you need to know and understand your rights. It is …
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Will self-driving cars lead to fewer car wrecks?

We have all seen futuristic movies, or maybe that was the Jetsons, where cars fly and/or drive themselves while the humans take care of more important things. As it turns out, that future may not be so far off — …
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When train meets car in accident, car usually loses

From a distance, it usually doesn’t look like a train is coming toward your car as fast as it actually is traveling. That’s why obeying the crossing arms at a train crossing is imperative and can be a life-saving choice. …
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Texas DOT unveils new crash report system

Many times when car accidents happen, getting the police report can be a bit cumbersome and tricky — and could take weeks. However, a new system unveiled by the Texas Department of Transportation is supposed to make getting documentation of …
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Drivers can use government website for updates on unsafe cars, motorcycles

These days, it’s not just a bad restaurant review or a glowing endorsement of a facial that consumers can find online to assist with their purchases. Through the website SaferCar.gov, motorists can also review or submit reviews or concerns about …
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Fatigued truck drivers place other drivers at risk

Those who drive cars and ride motorcycles are justifiably worried about fatigued truck drivers causing accidents on the highways around the Dallas and Fort Worth areas. Truck driving is serious, and even if a driver is skilled and experienced, fatigue …
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Hire an Accident Attorney After Your Car Wreck

You Need an Auto Accident Attorney after Your Accident Instead of passing on the idea of speaking with an auto accident attorney after your auto wreck, you need to consider the benefits that working with an attorney will offer. Working …
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