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Many drivers in Texas and across the U.S. mistakenly believe that driver assistance systems can handle the driving for them, often assuming that features like Tesla’s Autopilot are capable of fully autonomous driving. This misconception can lead to dangerous situations on the road. According to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety […]
Though some drivers in Texas and across the U.S. are looking forward to self-driving cars and a future of zero accident fatalities, the vehicle safety tech seen today is already helping to save lives. J.D. Power has a study out showing that more than half of new car owners were able to avoid an accident […]
When you hail an Uber or Lyft ride in Austin, what concerns are going through your mind? You might be worried about whether the driver is going to be too chatty. Or you might worry that he or she will be driving distracted. One thing you probably don’t worry about is whether the car itself […]
On March 28, 2017, near the city of Spur, Texas, the two stars of “Storm Wranglers,” the Weather Channel show, were speeding down the highway chasing a tornado when they ran a stop sign and crashed into a jeep, killing themselves and the driver of the jeep. The mother of the jeep driver is now […]
Documenting a car crash is an essential step for both parties to take as it can help the police write up their incident report, help determine legal liability and smooth the way for any insurance claims. Residents of Texas should keep the following things in mind. First, it is important to remain as calm […]
Distracted driving has received a great deal of attention from safety advocates, police and the public in Texas. Many people equate the problem of distraction on the road with the use of cell phones while driving. People may be tempted to text, talk or surf the internet on their mobile devices while in traffic, and […]
Don Davis is undoubtedly the most experienced and capable plaintiff’s personal injury lawyer in this area, and is widely respected not only for his skills but his highly ethical conduct. To colleagues, adversaries and above all clients he has always, to my personal knowledge, adhered to the highest standards.
Terry W. | Colleague
Bus Accident
A 3-year-old boy suffered a serious brain injury when a Capital Metro bus collided with a suburban in northwest Austin, Texas. At trial, we were able to establish fault on both drivers: 1. the driver of the suburban ran a red light; and 2. the bus driver was speeding…
