Tag: "Safety"
The Epidemic of Unlicensed Daycares in Texas
When a parent has to work, finding a good day care is essential. For one Texas mom who worked late hours, the decision to choose an unlicensed day care became one with disastrous results. After placing an ad online, Megan Norris and her mother visited the in-home day care. They admitted they didn’t check every room, […]
Roadside Assistance in Texas – Is It Free?
Being stranded on the road can be both frustrating and frightening. For those who live in the state of Texas, help is as close as your telephone. In 1989, the Texas Department of Public Safety set up a hotline (1-800-525-5555) to help stranded motorists (on state and federal roads) obtain the help they require. The […]
The 7 Most-Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents
18-wheeler trucks are particularly dangerous when they collide with passenger vehicles, and in recent years, there has been more effort on the part of government organizations and trucking companies to reduce the number of serious accidents on the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently revised hours-of-service laws in an effort to […]
Where Does Texas Rank in Terms of Bad Driving?
A recently released report which looked at data involving driving habits across the nation has ranked Texas as one of the slightly-better states in the country when it comes to safe driving. The unenviable top (worst) spot was snatched up by Utah, with the best drivers coming from Rhode Island. Texas Earns “C” Grade for […]
What Happens When a Drug is Recalled?
What happens when a drug is recalled due to a previously-undiscovered health concern? How are people notified? What can you do if your health has been affected by the use of this unsafe drug? Millions of people count on medication to help deal with infection, treat illness, or alleviate pain and discomfort. These medications consist of […]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Did you know that car crashes caused by distracted drivers result in over $125 billion in economic loss and societal harm every single year? A lot of us don’t appreciate the attention with which we should operate a vehicle, and studies show that driving while distracted is not limited to drivers of any age group. […]
Car Accidents on I-30 in Dallas
Interstate 30 (I-30) in Dallas, also known as the Tom Landry freeway, is a common spot for accidents and drunk drivers. A lot of us travel I-30 on our way to and from work every day, making it one of the busiest freeways in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. In June of 2016, two semi trucks collided […]
Assumption of Risk in a Personal Injury Case
Some activities are inherently dangerous, and most of us know this on some level before even performing them. A good example here would have to be bungee jumping or sky jumping. If you’re going to perform these activities under the supervision of professionals, you’ll most likely be asked to sign a waiver which essentially lets […]
Watch Out: Truck Drivers May Be Speeding after “Roadcheck Vacation”
Our highways are often crowded with commercial trucks that do not pass inspection, and should not be allowed on the road. The CVSA’s International Roadcheck (which just occurred from June 7th-9th) aims to focus law enforcement on inspecting commercial trucks for safety violations, but the weeks following this event can actually be more dangerous than normal. […]
Motorcycle Awareness Month – May 2016
The Department of Transportation is launching a “Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles” campaign for Motorcycle Awareness Month. As Distracted Driving Awareness month comes to a close, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) continues to do all they can to keep motorists safe on Texas roadways by launching a month-long awareness campaign titled Motorcycle […]
