Big rig accidents can turn your life around – and not for the better. These accidents cause chaos in areas where there was none before. Victims of big rig crashes often need to determine the cause of the crash when they are going to seek compensation. This is sometimes easy to do, but other times it is much more...
Continue ReadingA bus stop is considered a safe place for children to gather before going to school. But, the central location of bus stops on busy roadways can also create a danger for children. Parents want to know their kids’ wellbeing is assured at a bus stop, but a lack of supervision at the stop and distracted drivers on the...
Continue ReadingRiding motorcycles is a thrilling pastime for millions of people across the country. Many know how to operate their motorcycles safely, while others have trouble being safe no matter the effort they put into it. When it comes to riding with a passenger, it’s best to know some safety tips ahead of time to prepare for the ride and...
Continue ReadingMotor vehicle accidents are one of many different auto-involved types of incidents that the National Safety Council (NSC) describes as causing preventable injuries. Car crashes and other motor vehicle accidents, when grouped together with falls and poisonings, are responsible for 82% of preventable deaths that occur here in Texas and across the United States each year. Data that the NSC compiled...
Continue ReadingTrucker distraction is one possible cause of serious semi-truck crashes. Finding out the cause of the crash is imperative for people who are planning to seek compensation for the accident. Finding out the cause was distraction opens up new questions surrounding the cause of the distraction. Consider these points when you suffer an injury in a truck accident. #1:...
Continue ReadingDrug use can and does lead to car accidents every day in the United States. Professional drivers, like semi-truck drivers, know the risks well. Even so, many of them do use alcohol and other drugs while they’re behind the wheel. These can lead to devastating accidents when an impaired driver is at the controls of an 80,000-pound vehicle. Why...
Continue ReadingIf you own a motorcycle, then you may not want to keep it stowed away for the entire winter. Black ice is one of the most dangerous winter-weather hazards on the road though. You should learn how to better identify black ice as well as when and where it’s most likely to develop if you want to be safe out on...
Continue ReadingIf you suffer from an illness or an injury that is related to your job, your workers’ compensation payments may include Temporary Income Benefits. These are often simply referred to as TIBs. They help cover your costs while you’re out of work. For instance, perhaps a broken bone kept you out entirely for a month while you healed. You...
Continue ReadingMany Texas residents use stairs every day to navigate their way through buildings and homes. It’s rare that a fall happens, but when someone takes a tumble on a staircase, the resulting injuries can be catastrophic. This is why property owners are legally required to maintain their staircases in a way that keeps them free of potential tripping hazards....
Continue ReadingThere is a well-known phenomenon involving drunk drivers where they consistently underestimate how alcohol has impaired their ability to drive. There are many reasons for this. Alcohol may increase someone’s sense of confidence and decrease their anxieties are reservations. People who drink frequently may be under the mistaken impression that they can better control their actions while impaired, especially...
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