Distracted driving isn’t a new problem, but thanks to cell phones and smart devices, the rate at which distracted driving accidents occur has increased significantly. Everyone is susceptible to distracted driving, but teens in particular struggle to overcome this safety hazard. According to the federal government, 10% of all drivers 15 to 19 years old […]

One of the scariest things about being a parent is that the more independent our children become, the less control we have. As parents, we just want to protect our kids from the world around them. Once they hit their teens, real world choices have real life impacts. And as that 16th birthday draws nearer […]

With so many Texas families hitting the road this holiday season, keeping kids safe in the car is a central concern, and a driver needs to devote all of his or her attention to driving. As one of Texas’ most trusted and experienced car crash and personal injury law firms, Patterson Law Group wants every […]

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, as of November 4, 2016, “At least one person has been killed on a Texas road every day for the last 16 years.” Unfortunately, that statistic is only the beginning of the sordid tale. The reality is downright scary. Texas Motor Vehicle Crash Statistics Since November 7, 2000, […]