Austin Family Law And Personal Injury Blog

Thousands of car accidents occur in America each year, with many occurring in Texas. We all know by now the danger of drunk drivers on the roads, as private and public campaigns to raise awareness about drunk driving have been active for decades. Unfortunately, there are still some drivers who take the chance of driving after consuming too much alcohol.

Our readers also know the danger of distracted drivers on the roads. As previous posts here have mentioned, distracted drivers are seemingly everywhere these days, thanks to smartphones and the constant distraction they cause for most people. There have even been some reports that statistics are showing an increase in the number of car accidents that are occurring throughout the country, and some experts are pinning the blame on distracted driving.

Most teens view getting their license as their first taste of freedom. Parents feel a little differently. Though you may be relieved to not have to drive your child everywhere, the nervousness you feel every time your child gets behind the wheel likely outweighs your sense of relief.

Texas has a graduated license system which helps teen get more driving experience before they are on their own. Even with restrictions on the number of passengers and the use of wireless devices, teens still lack the experience of other drivers. This makes them more likely to engage in dangerous behavior and put themselves at risk for accidents. As a parent, it is important to teach your teen how to behave safely while driving.

Couples in Texas who make the decision to go through a divorce do not arrive at that decision lightly. After all, most married couples have poured years of their heart and emotions into the relationship, and the realization that they may be better off separated can be difficult to acknowledge. And, then, during the divorce, complications can arise if the soon-to-be ex-spouses have significant disagreements on the issues that need to be decided, such as alimony, child custody and support and property division.

Each divorce case will have its own unique challenges. In some cases, the couple may still be friendly enough with each other to negotiate certain terms of the split, but the process of going through all of the issues may be time consuming and emotionally taxing. In other cases, the couple may fight over every little detail, making the likelihood of needing to plead their cases in a courtroom more likely.

This past Labor Day weekend was a good example of a time when family and friends get together to spend time together, catch up with each other and, generally, just have a good time. For many, including thousands of Texas residents, the good times includes drinking alcohol. While drinking alcohol doesn't always lead to problems, it certainly can when an intoxicated person gets behind the wheel of a vehicle.

The danger of car accidents caused by drunk drivers in America was made clear in a recent article. According to the article, the good news is that, overall, the number of arrests for driving under the influence throughout the country has been on the decline in recent years. Citing data collected by the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration, over the last 30 years the number of DUI arrests has decreased by one-third. However, there was bad news as well: despite the decrease in DUI arrests, there are still nearly 30 deaths per day in America that are caused by drunk driving. That is a staggering amount.