The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) keeps track of accidents that occur on Texas roadways each year. The data are used to measure how well Texas agencies are doing at decreasing car accidents, where and when accidents are most likely to occur, and how many Texas families are affected each year by car accident injuries and deaths. Because these statistics …
AARP Driver Safety Courses Aim to Keep Older Drivers Out of Car Accidents
Many older Texas drivers do not see a point to taking a driver education class. With years of driving experience behind them, they reason, surely I know enough by now to stay safe on the road. Why do I need a class to tell me how to drive? In fact, every driver can benefit from a refresher course on safe …
Help Prevent Fires This Winter by Checking Your Home Heating Equipment Now
The winter months still seem far away when Texas families are headed to high school football games and other fun fall events. But by checking on your home heating equipment now, you can be ready when the cold weather rolls in. According to the National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA), half of all home heating fires are reported in the months …
Choosing the Right Booster Seat for Your Child
Choosing the right booster seat for a growing child can be a mind-boggling experience. There are dozens of options available, and each one boasts different features. How can you decide which booster seat best fits the needs of your growing child and your family? When choosing a booster seat for your child, consider the following tips from the National Highway …
Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Nursing Home
When an elderly family member needs frequent and skilled care, a nursing home may be the best option. However, not all nursing homes treat patients in their care with the same level of skill and attention. An educated and alert family member can do much to avoid nursing homes that may pose an increased risk of abuse or neglect. Click …
Top Tips for Preventing Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bite injuries afflict 4.5 million Americans each year. Approximately 800,000 of these injured people need medical treatment for the bites. The overwhelming majority of dog bite injury victims are young children under 5. Although dog bites rarely cause death, they often inflict severe pain and create a fear of dogs that can linger for years – sometimes, for a …
Do Heads-Up Displays Make Smartphone Use in Cars Safer?
Experienced Texas car accident attorneys have long known that smartphone use in cars is a leading cause of distracted driving accidents, often resulting in death and serious injury to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Most U.S. states have responded to these risks by limiting smartphone use in cars, and both tech companies and auto manufacturers have tried to find ways to …
Proving Medical Malpractice Through Misdiagnosis
Medical malpractice can leave patients with serious injuries or even result in death. Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured by a doctor or other medical staff who fail to perform their medical duties. A number of doctors’ errors have occurred as a result of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. This can lead to patients receiving incorrect treatment, delayed treatment, …
Escalator Accidents Can Be Deadly
Did you know that The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates more than 10,000 people are injured on escalators every year? There are about 33,000 escalators operating in the U.S. – far fewer than the number of elevators. However, injuries occur more frequently on escalators, about 15 times more frequently than elevators. Although entrapment – in which a body part …
Crossing Concerns: Making Bicyclists Safe On The Roads
As the weather begins to warm up and the sun pokes it’s head out for longer hours of the day, many people will start knocking the rust of the chains and bringing out their bikes again. The warm sun, the nice breeze, and two wheels cutting down the road is a favorite past time for many daily commuters. However, despite …
