Since Google’s self-driving cars began traveling on public streets in California, Michigan, and other states six years ago, the company has reported fourteen car accidents, including one that injured three passengers in the self-driving car and one in another vehicle. The one thing all fourteen accidents had in common? Every one of them was caused by a distracted human driver …
Do You Know the Signs of a Concussion?
Back to school season is just around the corner, which means that school and college athletes all over Texas are already hard at work on training for another season of their favorite sports. Every sport poses risk that a player will suffer a concussion. Although this isn’t a reason to keep young athletes from playing, it does require parents, teachers, …
Governor Greg Abbott Signs Three Strikes Nursing Home Bill
Texas governor Greg Abbott recently signed Senate Bill 304, which imposes stricter requirements on the state’s nursing homes and includes concrete steps for shutting down facilities that consistently violate health and safety laws, according to a recent article in the Bandera County Courier. The new law, also known as the “three strikes” law, requires the state’s Department of Aging and …
Playing It Safe in Texas Highway Work Zones This Summer
Summer is here, which means that construction zones are popping up all over the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in cities throughout Texas. In 2014, there were 135 fatal car crashes in Texas work zones, claiming a total of 149 lives, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). An additional 671 people suffered incapacitating injuries, 2,959 suffered serious non-incapacitating injuries, …
Weather Plays a Big Role in Texas Boating Safety
When heading out onto the water, you check your boat and your safety equipment. But do you keep any eye on the weather? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and many experienced Texas boating accident attorneys, the weather can play a huge role in boating safety, and sudden storms or squalls can easily cause boating accidents.
Higher Car Wreck Risk Predicted for Memorial Day and Throughout Summer 2015
Researchers at the National Safety Council and the American Automobile Association (AAA) are predicting a higher rate of fatal and injury-causing car crashes during the summer of 2015 than were seen last year. At least seven deadly auto crashes have already been reported in Texas for the recent Memorial Day weekend, according to a news report from Fox 6. With …
How Big Is the Problem of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect?
Nearly every Texas family has at least one elderly or aging family member. Many families are already making plans for the long-term care of elderly family members or are putting those plans into place with nursing home care and other services. Part of the hard work of finding the right nursing home for an elderly loved one is finding a …
Studies Find Distracted Drivers Also Impede Emergency Vehicles
Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), dating back to at least 2008, have consistently shown the dangers posed by distracted driving. Drivers who are busy texting, making phone calls, eating, or performing other tasks behind the wheel are more likely to cause serious injuries to other motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians. Now, studies are showing that distracted drivers …
May Is National Bike Month. Are You Ready to Ride?
May is National Bike Month. The weather in Texas is beautiful, and bicyclists all over the state are taking advantage of it by heading outdoors for a ride. Experienced Texas bicycle accident lawyers encourage riders to stay safe as they enjoy their favorite sport. One of the easiest ways to prevent a bicycle wreck is to make sure your bicycle …
How to Share the Road Safely With Bicycles
Texas motorists have probably noticed an increase in bicyclists on our state’s roads. As the weather warms up, riders of all ages are cleaning off their bikes and hitting the streets. Although bicyclists have the same legal right as motorists to use the roads as long as they follow all traffic laws, experienced Texas car accident lawyers know that sharing …
