You commute to and from work every day. No, you’re not technically on the clock, but it’s still clearly something that is required by your job. It also poses serious injury risks, as tens of thousands of Americans are hurt in car accidents every year. So, if you’re in an accident while you’re going to work or driving home,...
Continue ReadingYoung drivers lack experience and often make critical mistakes. This is not to stereotype teenagers and other young people, but simply to point out some of the critical facts underscoring the risk: A mere 6 percent of American drivers range from 15 years old to 20 years old, but these same people find themselves in around 13 percent of injury accidents...
Continue ReadingA 63-year-old woman, who was known by thousands as a beloved kindergarten teacher and master baker, died in a car accident earlier this month. The woman’s vehicle crashed into another car that contained multiple teenagers According to a report issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the car with the teenagers in it was a Kia being driven...
Continue ReadingImproving Economy Linked to Rising Traffic Accidents and Fatalities A stronger economy brings many benefits. Home values rise, businesses expand, and employers create more jobs. However, some economic experts warn that economic growth may also lead to a dangerous side effect: more traffic accidents and fatalities. As economic conditions improve, researchers have observed a noticeable increase in crashes on...
Continue ReadingAccording to police reports out of Texas, three different vehicles were involved in a street race. It came to a horrific end when seven different vehicles wound up in a massive accident. One of the passengers passed away from his injuries. It appears that the race happened right around 8:20 p.m., on Tuesday, April 24. That’s when the police...
Continue ReadingAn SUV driven by a 40-year-old man went out of control in Hurst, Texas, and slammed into a house. Three people were inside. The unexpected crash was just the beginning. It caused what firefighters now believe was a natural gas leak. When the authorities arrived after getting a call about the accident, the leaking gas caught fire, and the...
Continue ReadingDriving should never be thought of as a recreational activity, but many motorists here in Waco treat it that way. Drivers speed, cut fellow car operators off, run lights and don’t yield to others’ right of ways. This often results in crashes. Motorists are vulnerable to breaking their bones in some of the more serious types of accidents. Motorists are most...
Continue ReadingIt seems pretty simple: Texting and driving is dangerous. Everyone gets taught about it in driver’s training. Even those who took the training years ago, before texting was a concern, have seen the commercials and ads and Public Service Announcements. People know that texting in the car carries a level of risk and can cause accidents, and that’s why...
Continue ReadingMost drivers believe they make decisions based solely on road conditions, traffic patterns, and safety concerns. However, research suggests that emotions can play a significant role in how people behave behind the wheel. Everything from personal stress to environmental factors may affect a driver’s judgment. In some cases, subtle influences can impact split-second decisions that determine whether a driver...
Continue ReadingIn early April, a Chevrolet Tahoe went out of control in Texas. The driver careened into oncoming traffic and slammed directly into a Suburban. Inside were two parents and four children. They had been at a family outing, just enjoying the day together, when their lives were forever changed. Tragically, the parents were killed in the accident, as was...
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