Distracted driving kills. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), cell phone use was involved in 350 fatal crashes nationwide in 2011, and contributed to thousands of crashes in which individuals were injured, some of them seriously. Texas reported the second-highest number of cell-phone-related deaths in 2011, with 38 deaths in the state. And cell phones are only part of …
Honda Launches Ad Campaign to Encourage Air Bag Recall Fixes
Millions of Honda vehicles have defective air bag components manufactured by Takata – but their owners still have not brought them to a dealership to get the problems fixed. To remind owners of the need for a fix, Honda has begun an advertising campaign to raise awareness, according to a recent New York Times article. According to the New York …
Three Ways to Check Your Bicycle for Safety Before You Ride
Dallas, Texas is full of bike trails, and the mild temperatures make going for a bike ride a favorable option on all but the hottest or coldest days. As a result, biking is a popular sport in Dallas and other Texas cities. Even many experienced Dallas bicycle accident lawyers have enjoyed cycling in order to stay fit, spend time with …
This March, Practice Workplace Eye Safety Awareness
Most people rely heavily on their vision to carry out their work, to navigate their workplace and home, and to carry out various errands and hobbies. However, the eyes are delicate organs, and even minor damage to them can easily reduce or even destroy the ability to see clearly. Every day, about 2,000 people suffer some kind of eye injury …
Three Ways to Reduce Workplace Slip and Fall Accidents
Texas workers lose hundreds of productive hours each year through accidental injuries. Many of these injuries can be prevented when employers and employees work together to make the workplace safer. Since slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries, experienced Texas injury lawyers encourage workplaces large and small to look for ways to reduce …
FMCSA, Virginia Tech Begin Study of Truck Driver Fatigue and Safety
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, …
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 …
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 …
Four Ways to Travel More Safely This Holiday Season
This holiday season, millions of Texans will make plans to hit the road, whether that means doing some holiday shopping or traveling across several states to be with loved ones. Experienced Dallas car accident attorneys will join those on the roads, always aware that practicing safe driving can reduce the risk of a serious crash – but that not all …
Four Ways to Prevent Injuries at Railroad Crossings
Over 2,000 people are killed or injured at railroad crossings each year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Each year, more people are hurt by trains than in all airplane accidents combined. A passenger vehicle stands little chance against a fully-loaded freight train, and an unprotected pedestrian or bicyclist has even less. Whether you are walking, biking or driving, …
