Distracted Driving continues to threaten the safety of every driver and passenger on Texas roadways. Inattention behind the wheel accounts for 18% of all accidents in the state of Texas, causing nearly 100,000 crashes annually[1]. Momentarily taking your eyes off the road to adjust the radio, reply to a text message, or browse through social media compromises your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Drivers who partake in these types of negligent behaviors put themselves and everyone else on the road in danger. So, what is distracted driving and how can it be prevented?
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The Eggshell Skull Doctrine and Its Application in Personal Injury Litigation
The Eggshell Skull Doctrine and Its Application in Personal Injury Litigation
There are roughly 1.7 million rear-end collisions on U.S. roads each year. 1 Although most individuals could walk away without injury from a fender bender, some may not be as lucky if they suffer from a previous medical condition causing them to be more susceptible to injuries. Instead of walking away with no injuries, a number of unfortunate victims can walk away with severe injuries or injuries that aggravated prior asymptomatic pre-existing conditions.
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