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By: Chris Brasure

New to College in the Rio Grande Valley? A Safety Guide for UTRGV Students

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Starting college is exciting. For many students, it is also the first time they are responsible for navigating a new city, driving to campus, living away from home, managing a schedule, and making decisions without a parent standing nearby asking where they are going. For students attending The University of…

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Back-to-School Traffic Safety: What McAllen and Edinburg Drivers Need to Know

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As students head back to school across the Rio Grande Valley, drivers in McAllen, Edinburg, Mission, Pharr, and surrounding communities can expect heavier traffic, crowded school zones, school buses, pedestrians, bicyclists, and more vehicles making frequent stops. The beginning of the school year is an important time for drivers to…

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Why You Shouldn’t Give an Insurance Company a Recorded Statement Without Understanding Your Rights

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After a car accident, you may expect the insurance company to call and ask what happened. Sometimes that call comes surprisingly quickly, while you are still dealing with medical appointments, vehicle damage, and the general chaos that follows a crash. An insurance adjuster may ask you to provide a recorded…

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Why You Should Never Accept the First Insurance Settlement Offer After a Texas Car Accident

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Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough. Between medical appointments, vehicle repairs, missed work, and mounting expenses, it’s understandable to want the situation resolved as quickly as possible. Insurance companies know this, which is why they often make an early settlement offer soon after an accident. While that…

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Can You File a Personal Injury Claim If You Were Injured as a Passenger in Texas?

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Being a passenger in a car accident can leave you with serious injuries, medical bills, and questions about who is responsible for your losses. Many passengers assume they cannot file a personal injury claim because they were not driving. That is not necessarily true. If you were injured as a…

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The Most Dangerous Intersections in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley: What Drivers Should Know

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Driving through McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley often means navigating heavy traffic, busy commercial areas, multiple lanes, and rapidly changing traffic patterns. For many local drivers, certain intersections are familiar trouble spots where congestion, distracted driving, speeding, and failure to yield can create dangerous conditions. While no intersection is…

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Can Social Media Hurt Your Personal Injury Case? What McAllen Accident Victims Should Know

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Think Before You Post After an Accident After a car accident or other serious injury, it’s natural to want to update friends and family on social media. You may post a photo, share how you’re feeling, or simply let everyone know you’re okay. However, what many people don’t realize is…

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Fourth of July Weekend Safety Tips for Drivers and Families in the Rio Grande Valley

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The Fourth of July is one of the most anticipated weekends of the summer. Families gather for barbecues, fireworks light up the night sky, and many people travel throughout the Rio Grande Valley to celebrate with friends and loved ones. While Independence Day is a time for celebration, it is…

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What Makes Commercial Truck Accident Claims Different in Texas?

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A collision involving an 18-wheeler or other commercial truck is very different from a typical car accident. Commercial trucks are much larger, heavier, and subject to strict federal and state regulations. As a result, truck accident claims often involve more serious injuries, multiple responsible parties, and significantly more evidence. If…

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How Driver Fatigue Contributes to Truck Accidents During Summer Road Trip Season

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Summer is one of the busiest travel seasons in Texas. Families head out for weekend getaways, beach vacations, and road trips across the state, leading to increased traffic on highways throughout the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. While many drivers focus on distracted driving and speeding, another serious danger often…