The Dangers of Riding Lawn Mowers
When the average person thinks of a “motor vehicle accident,” he or she usually thinks of a car crash, a collision with an 18-wheeler, or even a motorcycle wreck. The truth is that there are many motorized vehicles that can be involved in accidents, and those incidents can lead to catastrophic injuries. Lawn mowers –…
Read MoreLet’s Go Back to School Safely: Tips for Sharing the Roads with Buses
Here in Texas, back to school sale flyers and commercials remind us that it is almost that time of year. Soon, book bags will be packed, lunches will be made, kids will be walking to bus stops and school, and students will be back on the school bus en route to school. Over a million…
Read MoreHot Air Balloon Season Is Almost Here! Make Sure You Stay Safe
This is the time of year that hot air balloon festival season kicks into drive, including the Plano Balloon Festival September 22-25, 2022 Enthusiasts in Texas and across the country will travel to see these gorgeous balloons in flight, and to maybe take a ride into the sunset. We’re big fans of hot air balloons,…
Read MoreSpeed Is a Major Factor in Car Accidents, per Texas DOT
If you feel that the number of car accidents in Texas is increasing, you are not the only one. The number of car fatalities in Texas has increased to a level that the state has not reached in over 40 years. The Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) recently announced car accident fatalities in 2021 increased…
Read MoreWorker Injuries Are Increasing Around the World
In 2018, the Texas Department of Workers’ Compensation compiled data revealing more people died from workplace accidents than murders from Austin, Fort Worth, Dallas, and Houston combined. Unfortunately, it seems as if the rate of workplace injuries worldwide has increased since then. Since that 2018 publication, the International Labour Organization (ILO) reports that 2.3 million…
Read MoreWho Is Liable in a Jet Ski Accident in Dallas?
For those of us who enjoy being in the water during the summertime, there are many fun activities in which to partake. If you and your family enjoy fishing, for example, you can rent a boat and go out on the water from morning to evening. If boating or fishing isn’t your thing, you can…
Read MoreThe Fatal Four Construction Accidents
Construction accidents are common in every city, and Austin is no different. Given the boom the city is experiencing in residential housing, it seems like you pass a new work zone or construction site every day. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Although construction workers account for…
Read MoreOil and Gas Industry Fatalities in Texas
If there is one state where the oil and gas industry has been profitable, it is Texas. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas alone produced 1.85 billion barrels in 2019. The increased boom of the oil and gas industry in Texas means that there is an increased need for oilfield workers. However, this…
Read MoreTrucking Company Liability in Truck Accidents
A Houston trucking company was recently ordered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to cease all interstate and intrastate operations immediately. The FMCSA reports that Jaypur Logistics was blatantly noncompliant with safety regulations, some of which include Commercial Driver’s License standards, unsafe driving, controlled substances and alcohol use and testing, and maintenance. How…
Read MoreHawaii Helicopter Crash is a Reminder of How Dangerous This Touring Industry Can Be
The crash of a Bell 407 helicopter carrying five passengers on June 8, 2022, on the Big Island is a reminder that the Hawaii helicopter tour industry continues to be responsible for deaths and injuries associated with commercial helicopter sightseeing flights. The most recent crash occurred on a flight operated by K&S Helicopters which does business…
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