Motorcyclists face the highest risk of crashes in heavy traffic, such as during rush hour. In addition, reckless driving behaviors—including speeding, cutting turns short, or splitting lanes—significantly increase the likelihood of a collision. Unlike drivers in cars, motorcyclists lack the protection of an outer shell, which often leads to severe injuries or fatalities when crashes occur. Fault and Insurance...
Continue ReadingWhen you hear about someone having a slip-and-fall incident, it’s common most people assume that it happened because something was spilled on a floor and not cleaned up. This is just one of many reasons that slip-and-fall accidents occur though. Many slip-and-fall incidents occur because a walkway is so cluttered that an individual can’t see what lies in wait in front...
Continue ReadingAutumn is a time of outdoor fun for many Waco residents. When attending football games, trick-or-treating or going for a fall hayride, locals find the milder temperatures are a welcome respite from the summer heat. These fun activities can also increase the likelihood of accidents, however. Today’s post will address safety on hayrides. If you’re going for a hayride… Not...
Continue ReadingSummer is a popular time for Waco families to visit swimming pools, parks, and other recreational areas. Many people also travel or take part in outdoor activities across Texas. According to data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly two million Americans were injured during summer activities in a single year. Earlier reports provide insight into how...
Continue ReadingContrary to popular belief, it can get cold in Waco, Texas. Although the city does not receive much in the way of snow, the presence of ice is sometimes a factor. When it comes to child injury, winter can be just as dangerous for Texas children as it is for kids living in northern states. Further, in most cases,...
Continue ReadingDriving while intoxicated is incredibly dangerous, not just to the driver himself or herself, but to everyone else on the road. You know better than to get behind the wheel while under the influence, but you also understand that not everyone else does the same. What can you do to avoid deadly accidents? The first step is simply to...
Continue ReadingBroken bones are common among children of all ages. They can happen for a variety of reasons including as a result of playing contact sports, in playground incidents or car accidents. Parents often ask doctors many questions when they take their child to the emergency room or an urgent care facility after such an incident. They often want to...
Continue ReadingWhen people think about the consequences of a collision, they probably think about the damage to their vehicle or the potential for an injury. They may not stop to think about how a car crash could impact their career and finances for the rest of their lives. There are several ways in which a crash could leave you particularly vulnerable to...
Continue ReadingTrucking accidents are some of the most terrifying crashes. Imagine this: A car runs into the side of an 18-wheeler and crashes underneath, where many of its safety features (seatbelts, airbags) are useless. The top of the vehicle could be ripped off; in many cases, the occupants are killed. Many times this happens when a lane change is made...
Continue ReadingImagine you’re driving home from your child’s soccer match on a Saturday afternoon. Out of nowhere, your sport utility vehicle (SUV) gets hits from behind by a Volkswagen. However, and the other party in the crash didn’t call the police, though. Instead, you exchanged phone numbers. According to Texas law, you must report your accident to police if damages...
Continue Reading