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How to Drive Safely in Dense Fog

Car accidents happen every day. Some due to weather, others due to negligent drivers. Whatever the case may be, the aftermath of an accident can be painful, costly, and life-changing. With the start of the fall season, there’s an increased opportunity for fog to occur, and driving in heavy fog can be quite dangerous if…


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Staying Safe: Important Tips for Driving on the Highway

The highway can be loud, fast-paced, and confusing to understand at times. Unfortunately, traveling at a high rate of speed coupled with dangerous drivers greatly increases your risk of a car accident. On average there are about 16,438 car crashes every year in the United States. When on the highway, it is critical that you…


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Truck Accidents and Hurricane Season: What You Need to Know

Hurricane season can be daunting for residents of South Texas. Not only do citizens of the Rio Grande Valley have to prepare for the unpredictable, but they also have to deal with concerns regarding flooding, lack of electricity, access to roads and limited resources. But perhaps one of the biggest unexpected challenges is dealing with…


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Hit-and-Runs: What Drivers Need to Know

On Monday, July 12th, a woman suffered severe injuries in an overnight hit-and-run in San Antonio. The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on N. WW White Road, near Dividend Road. The victim was on the far-right side of the road because her car had broken down, and was standing outside her vehicle when she was…


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Car Emergency Kits: The Resource That Can Save Your Life

With summer in full swing, there is no doubt that many Texas are taking advantage of the season and traveling. Whether it be by boat, plane, or car, it is important for us to be aware of the best safety practices not only for ourselves but for our families as well. While families find themselves…


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Tips You Need to Know When Driving Through a Flood

Whether you’re dealing with a severe thunderstorm or hurricane, heavy flooding can make driving especially dangerous. From unseen obstacles to flowing waters that can sweep your car away, there are plenty of dangers that come with flooded streets. According to the First Street Foundation, at least 14.6 million properties in the United States are located…


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Rainy Weather, Hydroplaning, and Austin Roads: Everything You Need to Know About Staying Safe While Driving During Hurricane Season

The Austin car accident attorneys of Ramos James Law, PLLC, are no strangers to representing victims of car accidents, even those that have been involved in car accidents during poor weather conditions. With hurricane season in full effect, Texans are prepared for plenty of rain and adverse weather conditions. Austin motorists are no strangers to…


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What Kind of Settlement Can I Expect From a Distracted Driving Accident?

Before you can assess what your Texas injury claim is worth, you must look into whether there is a reasonable cause to sue the individual at fault. Your injury case will be based on whether or not the driver (or other at-fault party) failed his duty to regard other drivers. A driver who gets distracted…


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Are There Traffic Laws in Place to Protect Texans from Distracted Drivers?

While it may seem like no big deal, distracted driving poses a threat that deserves the same kind of attention that drunk driving gets in the state of Texas. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), texting-and-driving accidents are 6 times more likely to cause a collision than drunk driving. The…


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Proving Fault In A Distracted-Driving Related Accident

When a distracted driver causes a preventable collision, you are entitled to seek financial recovery for any damages they have caused to you. When filing a civil suit against said driver, your best chance of proving negligence is to gather as much evidence as possible at the time of the incident – assuming you have…


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April Is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April may be known for its various festivities like Easter, sporting events coming into full swing, and springtime fully blooming over. April is also designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time where communities learn about the catastrophic–and often lethal–dangers of distracted driving. The Austin car accident lawyers of Ramos James Law, PLLC are taking…


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4 Reasons Car Accident Claims are Denied and How to Avoid It

In the unfortunate event of a car accident, you may experience a measure of relief knowing a claim handled through your insurance could help with medical bills and other associated costs incurred. However, you may be surprised to learn that sometimes insurance claims are denied, and while every situation is different, the car accident attorneys…


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