The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute recently launched a study of truck driver fatigue and safety performance with funding from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Researchers at the Institute’s Center for Truck and Bus Safety will focus on the relationship between rest periods and driver performance in the study, currently called the Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Restart Study. Currently, …
This February, Think About Electrical Safety
Electricity is a must in nearly every Texas home. Most of us use reliable sources of electricity in order to carry out our basic daily tasks – everything from making a cup of coffee to running the pump for our tap water. But while electricity has revolutionized the way humans live, it can also pose certain risks if it is …
Feds Recall Over 2 Million Vehicles to Fix Air Bag Defects
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced a recall of over 2.1 million vehicles nationwide. The recall focuses on problems with the vehicles’ air bag systems. The recall includes the following vehicles and model years: 2002 through 2004 Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee, 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty, 2003 and 2004 Dodge Viper, 2003 and 2004 Toyota Corolla, …
Elder Financial Abuse: A Growing Problem
When Texas families place a loved one in a nursing home, they often stay alert for signs of physical or emotional abuse or neglect. Malnutrition, unexplained injuries, or fearful behavior stand out to family members who have known their loved one a long time. However, exploitation or abuse of an elderly person’s financial situation has become a growing problem – …
NHTSA Provides Tips for Improving Car Seat Safety
Motor vehicle accidents remain the number-one cause of death for children in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). With proper car seat use, however, the risk of death or injury for children decreases. Experienced Texas car accident lawyers urge all parents and caregivers to learn how to choose the right car seat for each …
TireWise Program Aims to Increase Tire Safety Awareness
Every year, approximately 11,000 car accidents nationwide are caused by defective, worn, or improperly-maintained tires, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nearly 200 people die in these accidents every year, and dozens more are injured. Even when tires don’t cause accidents, under-inflated or worn tires reduce gas mileage, forcing consumers to waste money at the pump and …
Texas Lawmakers Consider “Three Strikes” Bill for Nursing Home Abuses
Texas state senator Charles Schwertner of Georgetown recently filed a bill in the state legislature that would shut down nursing homes in the state after “three strikes” involving serious health or safety violations, according to a recent news report from KXAN. No Fee Unless We Win! Call Today and Speak to an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney! The bill would require …
Four Ways to Avoid a Bicycle Crash
Bicycling is a great way to stay healthy, travel light, and reduce your gas bill along with your impact on the environment. Unfortunately, not all Texas cities have bicycle-friendly streets. If you’re riding your bike for fun or to commute, help reduce your risk of a bicycle crash by keeping these four tips in mind: Avoid busy streets. It’s easy …
January Is National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month
Throughout most of the United States, January is one of the snowiest months of the year, making winter sports like skiing and snowboarding popular activities. Even in warmer climates, indoor “winter sports” like ice skating and hockey get many people up and moving during January and February. When they are not practiced safely and with good equipment, winter sports can …
Honda Agrees to Pay Federal Fine After Failing to Report Injuries, Deaths
American Honda, the U.S. subsidiary of Honda Motor Co, recently agreed to pay a total of $70 million in fines for failing to report a number of injuries, deaths, and other problems in violation of federal early warning reporting requirements, according to a recent article in the Huffington Post. The fines result from an investigation by the National Highway Traffic …
