The definition of reckless driving In Texas is:
"operating a vehicle with "willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property."
Under the circumstances, reckless driving accounts of thousands and thousands of accidents each year - and no small number of fatalities. Consider the following accidents that have occurred in the Texas area recently. According to reports:
*The driver of a pick-up truck was believed to be driving at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle on a curve and plunged into a pond. It took police and divers five hours to recover his body.
*A driver failed to yield the right of way and collided with oncoming traffic when entering a local highway. Both vehicles sustained damage and both drivers were treated at the scene and released. The first driver was cited.
*A teenage driver was stopped recently when he was seen cutting in and out of traffic while traveling at a rate of speed deemed too high for the road conditions. In addition, the teen was cited for having too many passengers in the vehicle - not wearing seatbelts.
It may be questionable exactly what constitutes reckless driving as it may be coupled with street racing or drinking. Too often it leads to injuries and accidents and wrongful death claims. Slow down and drive safely.
Greg Baumgartner is a semi truck accident lawyer and the founder of the Baumgartner law firm, which is dedicated to helping personal injury victims seek civil justice. If you would like to speak with a big rig accident attorney call the Baumgartner firm.
