Archive: June 2023

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Deadly truck accidents are rising steadily in the context of a nationwide road safety problem. Although miles traveled nationwide dropped 13.2% in 2020 compared to 2019, traffic accident fatalities jumped 7.2% in 2020 from the previous year, according to the National Highway Safety Administration. In the first three months of 2021, 8,730 people died in […]

Research released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety points to the increasing popularity of larger vehicles as a possible factor in rising pedestrian deaths on U.S. roads. The authors also questioned whether wider pillars holding up roofs of larger vehicles make it harder for drivers to spot people walking near the corners of vehicles. […]

Car accidents are common and can happen to anyone. However, when it involves your teenager who is behind the wheel, it becomes much scarier. As a parent, you likely are concerned about your teen’s safety on the road. Therefore, it is essential to have a plan of action if your teen is involved in a […]

Car accidents can be one of a person’s most traumatic experiences, and the aftermath can be equally troubling. With the possibility of serious injuries, damages, and lost wages, car accidents can take a toll on your physical, emotional, and financial health. But did you know that as a car accident victim, you may be eligible […]

We all know that Texas is big, but how big is it, really? TheTrueSize.com lets you superimpose Texas over other countries or regions to compare.

Workplace safety is a crucial concern for both employees and employers. However, accidents can still occur despite precautionary measures. When an unfortunate event happens, companies must take responsibility for their negligence. Work accident reparations provide compensation for individuals who have suffered from work-related injuries. This blog will discuss the importance of work accident reparations and […]

The Strategic Organizing Center found that Amazon warehouse workers in the U.S. suffered serious injuries at twice the rate of rival companies in 2021. There were 6.8 serious injuries for every 100 Amazon warehouse workers, compared with 3.3 serious injuries per 100 workers at all other employers in the warehouse industry. Annie Palmer, CNBC, NBC 5 […]

A recent study published by Zutobi says Texas has the fifth most drunk driving among all 50 states. Texas received a DUI Severity Score of 64.4 by Zutobi, ranking it behind Montana, South Dakota, Wyoming, and North Dakota, all of which had scores over 70. The study found that while Texas did not have a […]

A recent study from Joshua Madsen and Jonathan D. Hall outlines how dynamic message signs (DMSs) displaying the year-to-date number of fatalities actually distract drivers and cause more accidents. After analyzing data on 880 fatality signs and all crashes occurring in Texas from 2010 through 2017, Madsen and Hall found that the number of crashes […]