A former dentist who was charged with causing brain damage to a 4-year-old patient made an appearance in court to end the month of July. The incident dates back to January of 2016 and resulted in brain damage to the child that doctors said cannot be repaired. The former dentist made her first court appearance in the case at...
Continue ReadingIt’s crucial for truckers, regardless of their level of experience or their driving records, to understand their workers’ comp rights. The problem is that trucking is an inherently dangerous industry. Traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States, year in and year out. Truckers have to face those odds every single...
Continue ReadingIt is very important for those who work around heavy machinery to know the safety hazards that come along with wearing loose clothing. It should always be avoided when there is even the slightest risk. The problem is that loose clothing items can often get caught in the machines, potentially causing severe injuries. For instance, one man was working near...
Continue ReadingYou’re a parent, and you know what it’s like to worry. It never leaves you. Your friend who watched the kids all day says she’ll have them home by 6 o’clock. At 6:01, you’re already concerned. By 6:10, you’re imagining that they must have been in a car accident on the way over. By 6:20, you’re calling local hospitals....
Continue ReadingMany parents would rather stay and home and take care of their children, but they cannot financially afford to do so. This is why moms and dads entrust the care of their children of skilled caregivers such as daycare workers. Some parents live to regret this decision though, especially when their children get hurt. There are a few common injuries...
Continue ReadingAs warmer weather sets in over the next few months, there will be a resurgence of motorcyclists looking to enjoy the freeing feeling that comes with taking to the open road. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), nearly 90,000 bikers were injured and nearly another 5,000 were killed in motorcycle crashes in 2016. Motorcyclists could stand to take...
Continue ReadingThe holiday season is all about family, which is what makes it so hard when a loved one passes away. That’s tragically what one family is dealing with after an elderly woman was killed in a car accident on Christmas Eve. Reports indicate that the woman, who was from Las Cruces, New Mexico, was driving near the underpass for...
Continue ReadingDo you feel confident that other motorists can see you when you are riding your motorcycle? Did you know that many drivers who collide with motorcycles claim that they did not see the bike? You might wonder how this can be but it is probably wise to take the statement as truth. Unfortunately, many bike enthusiasts in the state...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve ever found yourself stopped in a traffic jam while trying to get off an interstate exit ramp here in Waco or elsewhere in Texas, then there’s a chance that it was caused by an overturned truck. These types of incidents may leave traffic lanes closed for hours as crews try to figure out how to get a...
Continue ReadingData published by the Cooperative Extension of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) captures how the leading cause of disability or death among young children are injuries. How they become hurt varies depending on a child’s age. Many of their injuries are completely preventable. The USDA’s data shows that most children’s accidents occur because the kids involved were inadequately supervised...
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