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You may have heard the old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to car accidents, nothing could be truer. What are some things you can do to prevent a car accident? Here are some tips to keep in mind when out on the dangerous roads of Texas. Avoid distracted driving. As reported by the Governor's Highway Safety Association, car crashes involving distracted driving killed 3,450 people in 2016 alone. Common distractions can include phone calls, texting, social media, music, and even conversations. Avoid these as much as possible, giving your full attention to the road and surrounding traffic. Obey speed limits. Speeding is also a major contributing factor in many accidents. Although obeying the speed limit can seem annoying, the small amount of time it adds to your commute can mean a big difference in avoiding a costly accident. Never drive under the influence. Whether it's alcohol, illicit drugs, or even some prescription med...

No-fault auto insurance allows a driver to recover some medical expenses and loss of earnings from their insurance carrier after a car accident. Many states require no-fault car insurance as a mandatory and minimum coverage on a driver's automobile insurance policy. No-fault insurance often gets referred to as personal injury protection. A no-fault car accident is an accident where the fault of a driver isn't the determinative factor in recovery from an auto insurance policy. The attorneys at Terry and Kelly have many years of experience guiding their clients through the legal side of a fault or no-fault car accident. While no-fault car insurance isn't mandatory in Texas, it is optional. No-fault insurance provides an injured driver with quicker access to required money than compensation recoverable under typical insurance policies. At Terry and Kelly in Austin, Texas, they have endless experience working with injured clients to obtain the monetary compensation that they...