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Emotional and Mental Issues After a Car Accident

August 4, 2023

Many people think about dealing with physical pain after a car accident, but emotional and mental issues can also follow a car accident victim throughout their life. Physical injuries, like facial injuries, can heal over time. However, emotional damage in the form of emotional distress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and travel anxiety can linger throughout a person’s life and reduce their quality of life. A

Texting While Driving Has Become An Epidemic in Texas

August 3, 2023

Since the advent and popularization of cellular phones and texting, drivers have struggled with texting while driving, which can expose other drivers to car accident risk. There’s always some important conversation to return to that can tempt drivers to operate their vehicles while distracted. Texting while driving can take a driver’s hands off the wheel, making controlling their vehicle much more difficult. They can become

What Safety Gear Can Protect Someone During a Bicycle Accident?

August 2, 2023

Bicyclists must wear protective gear to guard them from serious injuries when the driver of a motor vehicle hits them. Bicycles do not have the structure of motor vehicles that can protect those using them from blunt-force trauma, so riders must wear gear that can help cushion the impact of a collision. While the gear cannot fully safeguard a bicyclist from the trauma of an

bicyclist sitting on ground after a left hook accident

What are Left-Hook Bicycle Accidents?

July 27, 2023

Drivers must be aware of everyone around them before they make a turn because failing to check for other cars, pedestrians, and bicyclists can lead to an accident that can cause severe injuries. Bicyclists commonly suffer severe injuries from a bicycle accident when a driver turns left without checking for a bicyclist. This is called a left-hook bicycle accident and occurs at intersections when a

Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Lane-Splitting

July 25, 2023

Riding a motorcycle is dangerous enough without a motorcyclist committing negligent behavior that can expose them and others on the road to harm. A dangerous motorcycle riding behavior that can cause a motorcycle accident is lane-splitting, when a motorcyclist rides between two slow-moving lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Motorcyclists take advantage of their small vehicle’s maneuverability to avoid sitting in traffic by

Why are Semi-Trucks So Dangerous for Texas Drivers?

July 20, 2023

A semi-truck is a large truck that combines a tractor unit and a semi-trailer that can haul cargo. These are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road, as they are much larger than other vehicles. Even a slight accident with a smaller vehicle can lead to significant harm, as the larger vehicle can destroy the smaller one. Due to their size, it’s much

How Much Does the Average Car Accident Victim Recover for Damages?

July 20, 2023

Following a car accident, victims will experience damages that affect their physical health, economic situation, and quality of life. Recovering compensation for these damages, such as medical bills, lost earning potential, and loss of enjoyment of life involves filing a car accident claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Negligent parties, such as reckless drivers, car part manufacturers, and designers, can be held liable for

Can a Parent Be Held Liable for a Teen Driver Accident in Texas?

July 20, 2023

Teen drivers are inexperienced and still learning about the ways of the road, which can lead them to make mistakes that can cause a Texas driving accident. Without years of driving experience, teen drivers may lack the requisite caution to avoid negligent driving actions like texting while driving, running red lights, and failing to use their turn signals. Drivers on busy Texas highways like Interstate

What are the Toxic Chemicals Found in AFFF Firefighting Foam?

July 19, 2023

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) is a type of firefighting foam used by most civilian and military units to suppress fires. However, this firefighting foam contains toxic “forever chemicals” called per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that can cause severe health issues if a person is exposed to large quantities. When AFFF firefighting foam is used, PFAS can persist in the environment through soil and drinking sources,

Plaintiffs Propose New Warning Label for Tylenol

July 19, 2023

Recent studies have indicated that pregnant women that consistently use Tylenol during their pregnancy can expose their children to the risk of autism. Tylenol is a popular over-the-counter pain reliever used by pregnant women to relieve physical pregnancy aches and pains, but it contains endocrine disruptors that can alter fetal development. Because of this, plaintiffs have begun suggesting a new warning label for Tylenol. Many

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Emotional and Mental Issues After a Car Accident

Texting While Driving Has Become An Epidemic in Texas

What Safety Gear Can Protect Someone During a Bicycle Accident?

What are Left-Hook Bicycle Accidents?

Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Lane-Splitting

Why are Semi-Trucks So Dangerous for Texas Drivers?

How Much Does the Average Car Accident Victim Recover for Damages?

Can a Parent Be Held Liable for a Teen Driver Accident in Texas?

What are the Toxic Chemicals Found in AFFF Firefighting Foam?

Plaintiffs Propose New Warning Label for Tylenol

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