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This Spring, Remember To Drive Safely In The Rain
A recent fatal accident in Texas caused by a woman speeding on wet roads serves as an unfortunate reminder for drivers to be extra cautious when driving on wet roads this spring.
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130 Pedestrian Accidents So Far This Year
Most school children learn to look both ways before crossing the street to help them avoid collisions with cars, but it’s not pedestrians that are the problem. The “car culture” in Houston has created a deadly environment for pedestrians with an astonishing number of auto pedestrian accidents. So far this year, the city has already seen 130 pedestrian accidents, 11 of which were fatal.
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Texas Move Over Laws
Nearly everyone has heard the impressive sound of sirens on fire trucks, police cars, and ambulances. Despite this, many people are unsure exactly how to share the roads with these vehicles. Move Over Laws dictate what actions motorists are required to take when emergency vehicles are on the roads. Knowing and abiding by these laws is incredibly important because they help prevent collisions between first responders and passing motorists.
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Multi-Million Dollar Judgment Upheld For Workplace Accident Victims
Workers expect a safe work environment when they clock in for work each morning. Most of the time, a worker can’t even anticipate being catastrophically injured or even dying because employers are supposed to keep us safe, right? Unfortunately for some, the harsh reality is that not all work places are created equal and many workers have to deal with devastating circumstances.
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Trauma Surgeon Begs Drivers To Stop Using Cell Phones While Driving
For many, texting while driving or even glancing at your phone’s GPS while behind the wheel is commonplace. Whether it’s responding to a text from a loved one at a stoplight or glancing down at your phone’s GPS for directions on a road trip, we’ve all likely struggled with at least some distractions while driving. Even though most people understand using your mobile phone while driving is a major form of distracted driving, we continue to do it. Now, the Chief of Trauma at a local hospital is begging distracted drivers to stop.
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Recent Drunk Driving Accident Causes Investigation Into Bar For Possibly Overserving Patrons
If you’re over the age of 21 and enjoy going out every once in a while, it’s likely that you’ll enter a few bars in your lifetime. When we are out drinking, we generally expect the bartenders and staff of the establishment have our best interests in mind and wouldn’t overserve us if we appeared to already be intoxicated. Unfortunately, for many this is not the case.
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First Physiomesh Bellwether Trial Will Start This Year
Back in May 2016, Ethicon recalled its Physiomesh hernia mesh after reports determined recurrence and reoperation rates were higher than average. Following these reports, many patients who had been implanted with the defective mesh filed lawsuits seeking compensation.
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Amazon Struggling With Wide Variety of Workplace Accidents
Amazon has become incredibly prolific as a source for all types of goods, content, and services. Although Amazon started as merely an online bookstore, it is now considered one of the Big Four of technology alongside Google, Apple, and Facebook. Obtaining this prevalence and success required the hard work of thousands of employees. Unfortunately for many of Amazon’s warehouse employees, their hard work has been rewarded with dangerous workplace conditions.
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Safety Tips For Peak Racing Season
Texans all across the state are enjoying the change in weather. The cooler temperatures make many outside activities much more bearable. Although some parts of Texas are covered in layers of snow, most of the state is at a comfortable temperature. While this weather is extremely pleasant, it also comes with a few unique dangers. Fall through Spring is considered peak racing season for runners and cyclists, and drivers need to remember to share the road safely to avoid collisions.
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Fatigued Driving Causing Devastating Truck Accidents
Every day, millions of Americans share the roads with large trucks. These giant vehicles help stock the grocery store shelves and carry goods to their final destinations. Although these vehicles are absolutely necessary for transportation, they are fraught with dangers. Because of their size and weight, they can easily cause devastating roadway accidents. This makes it extremely important for truck drivers to be alert and ready to respond to changing road conditions and hazards. Unfortunately, many truck drivers are driving while fatigued and causing fatal accidents.
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