The Dallas Mavericks might have soundly beaten the Miami Heat on Sunday night, but good old fashioned Texas heat continues to plague DFW residents. We've already had a number of 100 degree days this summer and it's not even July yet! As a Dallas-Fort Worth car wreck attorney, I know that hot temperatures mean additional concerns for North Texas commuters who already have to deal with severe congestion and delays caused by extensive construction projects and auto accidents. According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, the warm weather is also increasing the number of stalled cars on the road.
Main problems to affect the number of stalled vehicles include overheating so motorists are being advised to keep extra water in their trunk in case their engine needs it. Old batteries also have a tendency to give up when the mercury rises, so be sure that your car is regularly maintained and inspected. Drivers are also being cautioned to ensure their tires are properly inflated as a number of recent wrecks have been caused by blown tires. In those cases, what most likely happened is that tires which were already overinflated built up additional pressure as they drove along. The heat also plays a factor.
Even if you take all the necessary precautions, you still need to be careful out there and keep a watchful eye out for other cars and trucks - particularly any stalled vehicles which pose a hazard to other traffic.
Mark Anderson is a board certified personal injury lawyer who has worked with traffic wreck victims across North Texas since 1991. For a no fee, no obligation consultation on your Dallas car accident case call toll free at 800-354-MARK (6275) or locally at 214-327-8000.
