What You Should Know About Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents happen all the time. While many people associate these types of accidents with inclement weather during the colder months, slip and fall incidents represent 41 percent of all preventable injuries in the United States. Most people will be involved in a slip, trip, or fall accident at some point in their […]
Is Uber Reducing Drunk Driving?
With the prevalence of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, it seems only natural that our nation’s drunk driving statistics would decrease, right? Unfortunately, it’s not as straightforward as that. Numerous studies have been conducted on the subject, several of which have differing results. While Uber has partnered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and […]
Teen Driving Laws in Texas
As is the case in many other states, Texas has specific laws geared towards teen drivers. For example, teenagers are subject to graduating driving privileges, which means that, as they get older, they are given more driving freedom and subject to fewer driving restrictions. This multi-stage process of teaching teens how to drive is designed […]
5 Tips to Prevent Swimming Pool Accidents
Summer is almost officially here, which means adults and kids alike will be hitting the swimming pool. Whether you have a pool in your backyard or you hang out at the local neighborhood pool, it’s important to educate yourself and your loved ones about how to stay safe. Unfortunately, swimming pool accidents happen all the […]
Pedestrian Deaths Remain at 25-Year High
A recent report indicates that U.S. pedestrian deaths reached nearly 6,000 in 2017 for the second straight year. This is an alarming number that highlights how dangerous distractions have become – for drivers and walkers alike. While they are still researching the top causes of pedestrian deaths, experts point to smartphones and other distractions as […]
What Most People Don’t Know About Brain Injury Cases
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1.7 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every single year. These injuries range from mild concussions to serious contusions or long-term complications. In most cases, TBI happens as a result of a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. […]
Who is Liable in a Truck Accident?
Truck accidents are often deadly and come with serious repercussions for those involved. One of the reasons truck accident litigation is so complicated is because of the number of parties who can be held liable for the accident. Even if an accident takes place because of negligence or distraction on the part of the truck […]
Tips on How to Avoid Car Accidents in Dallas
Our society has become incredibly reliant on cars, they get us safely from point A to point B, after all. Or do they? In recent years we have seen an alarming increase in the number of car accidents that take place. While many are minor fender benders, others are serious and result in devastating injuries […]
Texas Car Accident Statistics
Many Texas drivers can attest to the fact that the state’s highways are some of the most dangerous in the country. There are more than 675,580 miles of highway in Texas, so it should come as no surprise that serious, often fatal accidents take place all the time. I-35, I-20, and I-10, in particular, see […]
5 Common Work Hazards
There are many different factors that can contribute to how safe – or dangerous – a given workplace is. In order to cultivate a safe work culture, you must plan ahead and consider a wide range of possibilities. While some industries are inherently more dangerous than others (such as construction), accidents can happen at any […]