We read yesterday in the New York Times about an exciting development in the ability to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease via a mere blood test. In the past the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, as opposed to dementia or other form of brain disorder causing cognitive impairment, has been very difficult, expensive, and oftentimes inaccurate. This difficulty, inaccuracy, and cost have created …
Home Depot and Safavieh Recall Dressers Due to Tip-Over Hazard
We blogged about this subject matter last week: furniture tip overs. This is an informative, recent article from Consumer Reports about a couple of dressers recalled back in February 2020 because they pose a dangerous tipping hazard. This is a very sobering quote from the article: “There are no reported incidents associated with either of the recalled dressers. But the …
Boating and Personal Watercraft Accidents on Texas Lakes Are Deadly Serious
Here is an article out of the Lubbock paper concerning a tragic personal watercraft accident on Possum Kingdom Lake that resulted in the death of one young man, and, we’re sure, in immense sorrow and grief in his best friend who, unfortunately, was also involved in the accident. We do not know the details of this incident beyond what is …
Polaris Recalls Ranger Off-Road Vehicles and PRO XD and Bobcat Utility Vehicles Due to Crash Hazard
It’s summertime in Texas and elsewhere, so that means use of off-road vehicles at ranches and farms. That use will continue through the fall and winter during hunting seasons for deer and other game. Off-road vehicles can be particularly dangerous. Some have been defectively designed to roll over too easily or, when they do roll over, certain protective devices are …
AARP Answers: Nursing Homes and the Coronavirus
The AARP recently posted a good, general article about how to deal with loved ones in a nursing home during the Covid-19 pandemic. We especially like this excerpt from the article: “What can I do to support my loved one? “Stay connected. It’s crucial for your loved one’s well-being, physically and emotionally. Isolation “can have very real and serious health …
Gas Leaks and Explosions In Texas Homes Present Real Dangers
This story out of the Austin area is an example of how undetected gas leaks in a home can cause real devastation. Sometimes gas leaks are due to forces beyond the control of man. However, in many other instances, a gas appliance seller or gas suppler — LP gas (propane) or natural gas – has acted negligently by improperly installing …
Children Like to Climb on Furniture. It’s a Fact That Often Leads to Tragic Results
Each year in the U.S., nearly 22,000 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries suffered from a falling television, a piece of furniture, or an appliance. And, on average, a child will die every two weeks in America from such tip-over related injuries as a result of climbing on unsecured furniture, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety …
Wrong-Way Accidents: They’re More Common Than You Think
Each day, most of us travel along highways, city roads, and suburban streets with the understanding that other drivers will follow basic traffic rules. One of the simplest rules? To always drive in the correct lane, never placing yourself in a position where you are heading toward oncoming traffic. Unfortunately, not every driver follows this basic law.
The Future Is Now: Self-Driving Cars Are Coming
If there’s any evidence that we are already living in the future, it’s the development of self-driving cars. Previously a mainstay of science-fiction movies, partially autonomous self-driving vehicles are currently sold by Tesla, Inc., under the leadership of tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, and are being used in select cities (including Dallas) by ridesharing services like Lyft.
Injured in an Accident Caused by a Distracted Driver?
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one in five motor vehicle accidents involves a distracted driver. Distracted driving is a growing problem in Texas, largely due to people using cellphones behind the wheel. While cellphone use while driving is a major cause of driver distraction, it is not the only cause.
