The widespread use of telehealth visits over the past year to pinpoint a diagnosis, prescribe medications or recommend certain procedures has created a climate of fresh scrutiny for healthcare workers who are relying on different data than they would for in-person...
How do trucking accidents happen in Texas?
Although there are hundreds of thousands of large trucks on the roads in America at any given time, and most truck drivers are careful and know how to handle their rigs, the sad reality is that any time a large truck is involved in a motor vehicle collision the...
Main ways that truck drivers cause truck accidents
Products are shipped all over Texas every day. Many of them arrive at their final destination by truck and there are many trucks on the roads. This means that truck drivers play a vital role in ensuring that people are able to get what they need at stores or that...
Popular infant sleeper recalled after dozens of infant deaths
People tend to assume that products that reach the market have already undergone rigorous safety testing, particularly items designed for infants and small children. Unfortunately, that is often far from the truth. After its introduction in 2011, the Rock ‘n Play...
Driving safety in the rain
Drivers have long considered rain-slicked roads to be dangerous, and for good reason. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, weather conditions contribute to 21% of vehicle accidents. Out of those accidents, 46% occur during rainfall. These statistics...
What are the hazards of overloaded trucks?
An overloaded truck on the highway is a risk not only to the trucker but also to the other cars on Texas roadways. According to North Dixie Truck, an overloaded truck is one of the leading causes of truck accidents. Accident prevention begins before the truck hits the...
Who can sue for wrongful death in Texas?
In Texas, thanks to the state’s wrongful death statute, any spouse, child or parent of a person who died or was killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another can sue for damages. Of course, the devil is in the details. Exactly who can sue A wrongful death suit...
Holidays spike tragedy from all types of motor vehicle accidents
The holiday season beckons Austin residents to travel across the network of nearby cities to visit with friends and family. The increase of driving long distances with little sleep or rushing to make it places fast, along with alcohol and partying increases the...