The Texas Department of Transportation reported in 2020, every 57 seconds, an injury accident happened on state roadways. Such crashes can happen anytime, even without other vehicles present. However, adverse weather conditions often are a factor. When it comes to bad...
Truck rollover accidents pose grave dangers to all road users. These catastrophic incidents occur when a large commercial vehicle, like a semi-truck or tanker, loses balance and tips onto its side or roof. Understanding why truck rollovers happen is just one step...
For many teenagers, learning to drive is an exciting milestone on the path to independence. However, it can also be a nerve-wracking experience, filled with uncertainties and fears. Additionally, driving can be dangerous if not done correctly. The Centers for Disease...
When any driver in Texas uses drugs before getting behind the wheel, it raises the risk of a car wreck. Yet, when the people abusing drugs are also sitting behind the wheels of large, heavy semis, the repercussions often prove catastrophic. This is concerning because...
Getting hurt at work can turn your world upside down, especially when your employer does not provide workers' compensation. This situation can be even more complicated in Texas, where, unlike in many other states, employers do not have to provide this coverage. You...
Regardless of the field you work in, it is important to understand risks that you face on the job. If your duties involve driving, or you occasionally find yourself behind the wheel as a result of your job, it is essential to focus on safety and do everything you can...
Car accidents occur at high rates in Texas, and quite a few of them may prove non-life threatening and leave you with little to no physical signs that you experienced a crash. In some cases, minor collisions can have a profound effect on the body, especially the...
When you drive or ride in a car, it is imperative to wear your seat belt. After all, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, proper seat belt usage reduces your probability of suffering a fatal injury in a car accident by as much as 45%. While...
If you suffer a brain injury as the result of an accident, it can alter your life. These injuries will typically be either internal, meaning they impact the way you think or the way your brain works, or physical, meaning there was an actual injury to the physical...
If a loved one dies in an accident that was not their fault, you, as a family member, can sue in a wrongful death lawsuit. However, there are conditions. For example, you should be a spouse or minor child of the deceased. In some states, individuals can sue for the...
