Thanks to state campaigns, virtually everyone behind the wheel is now aware of the dangers of distracted driving. A group of students atPflugerville High Schooleven created a PSA to warn people of the dangers of distracted driving, and so far, it has garnered over...
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Parents disapprove of distracted driving, but do it themselves
According to a recent study, about half of all parents who are from the Millennial generation disapprove of distracted driving, saying that it is never a safe practice while behind the wheel. Among parents from earlier generations, closer to 60 percent say that the...
Common causes of slips at retail stores
Even in this age of online shopping, people in Houston still have to visit the traditional brick-and-mortar stores from time to time. They may not think about it, but like any other activity in life, going to the store or shopping mall is risky in that people can get...
Texas bus driver cited in motorcycle accident
A bus driver affiliated with a major university in Texas received a traffic citation for failing to yield to a motorcyclist. The end result was a motorcycle accident that sent the motorcyclist to the hospital. Thankfully, the motorcyclist is expected to survive, but...
Insurers going high-tech to curb distracted driving
Distracted drivers are to blame for many accidents in the Houston area, particularly accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians. After all, pedestrians and bicyclists can be hard to spot just because of their size. If a driver takes his or her eyes off the road...
Key aspects of premises liability
Accidents occur daily, and they can leave people with serious injuries that lead to financial strain. Thankfully, measures exist to allow them to seek proper compensation. If you or a loved one had an accident on a personal or business property, you may be able to...
Injured motorcyclists will likely need compensation
Many people in the greater Houston area and other parts of Texas enjoy riding motorcycles. Particularly as the weather in the area continues to get warmer, motorcyclists will take to the Texas roads for a number of reasons. Under the traffic laws of this state, these...
Pedestrian accidents increased in 2018
Texas remains one of the most dangerous states for pedestrian deaths, according to the Governor's Highway Safety Association. The report highlights some startling statistics for both pedestrians and motorists alike-298 pedestrians died in the first six months of 2018,...
Have ELDs reduced truck accidents?
The introduction of electronic logging devices was supposed to herald a change in the trucking industry by reducing driver fatigue and making the roads safer, but a recent report claims this has not happened. In fact, Texas residents might be surprised to learn the...
Pedestrian struck by vehicle driven by teenager
Losing someone in a fatal car accident can be traumatizing-after all no one expects that the person they said goodbye to a couple hours ago will never be seen again. Family members suddenly find themselves planning a funeral instead of a family vacation and the...