The Most Dangerous Interstates in Texas

Texas was a major throughline in Hartley Law’s national analysis of the most dangerous highways in the US. Seven of the 20 interstates with the highest fatal-crash rates nationwide pass through the state, including I-45—the most dangerous interstate in the country, with 18.95 fatal crashes per 100 miles in 2024. Texas also recorded 545 fatal …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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The Most Dangerous Highway in Every State

Every interstate has risks, but some stand out for a far higher concentration of fatal crashes than others. Using the most recent fatal crash data from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System and interstate mileage data from the Federal Highway Administration, we calculated fatal crashes per 20 miles of highway in each state. We also …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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States With the Highest and Lowest Rideshare Ratings

A high rideshare rating can make a passenger look like the ideal pickup, but the number doesn’t tell the whole story. From tipping habits and rising prices to unsafe driving and uncomfortable trips, the passenger experience can vary well beyond the score shown in the app. To see how rideshare experiences differ across the country, …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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Road Trip Rituals: America’s Favorite Gas Stations and Snacks

America’s love affair with the open road runs on more than gasoline. It runs on snack aisles, familiar fuel brands, quick bathroom breaks, and the small roadside rituals that make long drives feel manageable.  As summer travel brings more drivers onto highways across the country, Hartley Law Firm analyzed Google Trends search interest to identify …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

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When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in Texas

Many people aren’t sure when to hire a personal injury lawyer in Texas – especially after an accident that seems manageable at first. It’s easy to assume your injuries are minor, that the insurance company will handle things fairly, or that you only need a lawyer if you end up filing a lawsuit. In reality, …
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Austin F. Hartley
Austin F. Hartley

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J. Seth Madden

Attorney