Depending on your occupation and the industry you work in, getting injured on the job is a real possibility. While many people can’t imagine suffering an injury at work, others know this reality all too well. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 3 million employees experienced a workplace injury or illness in 2017. Subsequently, a total of …
Tailgating is one of the most common mistakes drivers make. Whenever you get behind the wheel of a car, you have a responsibility to make careful decisions to ensure the safety of you, your passengers, and any other drivers. Unfortunately, even the smallest misstep or distraction can lead to a serious accident. Tailgating is something we are probably all guilty …
Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s time to stock up on candy, get the pumpkins carved, and make sure everyone’s costume is ready for the spooky holiday. While Halloween may be a favorite holiday for many – young and old alike – it can also be very dangerous. According to statistics compiled over the last several years, …
There are a seemingly endless number of distractions for drivers on today’s roads. From smartphones to tablets and in-car navigation systems, the last thing many drivers are concerned about is other drivers. As you can imagine, this is a recipe for disaster. There are approximately six million car accidents every single year in the United States, 1.5 million of which …
September 17, 2019, will mark another International Patient Safety Day, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about patient safety and well-being. International Patient Safety Day (IPSD) hopes to encourage people to stand up for their healthcare rights and safety. Unfortunately, medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. According to a John Hopkins study, anywhere …
Not Every Law Firm Has Bilingual Attorneys Texas is a border state, which means that many people who choose to live here are bilingual. If English isn’t your first language and you find yourself involved in a car accident or other situation where a lawyer may be helpful, it is important you are able to work with a bilingual lawyer. …
Teen Drivers’ Lack of Experience Can Often Lead to Accidents With August nearly halfway through, it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school. It seems like just yesterday we were kicking off summer and lounging by the pool over the 4th of July. However, now it’s back to reality for the thousands of Texas children and teens. If your kid turned …
Drunk Driving is Very Careless and Dangerous When you are driving down the highway or a city street, and you notice another vehicle swerving and driving erratically without their lights on, there’s a good chance you are dealing with a drunk driver. Sadly, a person is injured or killed by a drunk driver every 20 minutes in Texas, and more …
The 4th of July Can Be Exciting But Also Dangerous We hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July! As we saw from the news this past weekend, unfortunately not everyone was so lucky. Several fatalities occurred throughout Texas over the busy holiday weekend, including a Fort Worth teen who died in a fireworks accident. There were also …
Car Accidents Are Extra Stressful When You Aren’t at Fault Not all car accidents are alike, which means it is important to understand your rights and the steps to take in a wide range of circumstances. For example, if you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, what should you do? Today, we are going to …