With millions of miles of highways, roads, and streets, and a population of almost thirty million, it is no wonder that so many people are killed or injured in car wrecks in Texas. According to statistics compiled by the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2021 a car wreck was reported every 57 seconds of every day. That year, tragically, there…
People who use ridesharing services, such as Lyft and Uber, expect that the driver who picks them up will drive safely. They don’t expect that they’ll be involved in a crash before they reach their destination. If you’re the rider in one of these crashes, you need to ensure that you’re taking proper steps after the crash. Making sure you…
Motor vehicle collisions can lead to trauma and life-altering injuries. Few collisions have the potential to be as devastating and catastrophic as a collision that occurs between a commercial truck and a smaller passenger vehicle. Moving on with your life after such a crash may seem nearly impossible, especially in the first days or weeks after the wreck occurs. Thankfully,…
The more time you spend on the road, the greater chance there is that you’ll come across someone who’s violating the law. Negligence as a driver comes in many forms, including but not limited to distracted driving, reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and drowsy driving. If you spot a negligent driver, you should be glad that you…
Most people don’t like to admit that they break the law, but almost no one feels shame if they acknowledge that they habitually break or exceed the posted speed limit when they drive. Unlike most other forms of law-breaking, speeding carries very little social stigma and has low levels of enforcement aimed at it. People often view speeding as one…
It’s a common experience—you may be waiting at a stoplight, parked in a parking lot or driving normally when suddenly another car strikes your rear bumper. You’ve experienced a rear-end collision. These accidents can range from less-damaging fender-benders to catastrophic accidents, ad it is important for drivers to know the long-lasting damage that they can do. Rear-end collisions are very…
Some people enjoy commuting to and from work on a bicycle because it saves them time and money. Others enjoy bicycling in their spare time, as it allows them to connect with nature while also getting exercise. Regardless of why and when you typically jump on your bike, you should take precautions. Here are five bicycle safety tips anyone can…
Surveys can provide researchers with information about people’s behavior, up to a certain point. Asking people questions or having them fill out anonymous surveys requires that researchers trust their self-reported experiences. Many people will under-report engaging in behaviors they know to be inappropriate or illegal, even if questions are anonymous. Still, while the data may not be as accurate as…
The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center says more than 300,000 Americans are living with spinal cord trauma, and motor vehicle crashes caused nearly half of those injuries. Devastating spinal injuries bring long-lasting or permanent consequences and profound financial impacts. Damage to any part of a person’s spinal cord often causes permanent changes to their strength, sensation and affects other…