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There are more people living with brain injuries in Texas and around the nation than you may think. If you are caring for a loved one that has suffered a brain injury, you may think that you are alone in your struggle. However, there are actually millions of people around the nation that are in […]
Insurance is big business and a lot of tax revenue for Texas, but consumers should not take a backseat. The Texas Commissioner of Insurance is supposed to be a position that regulates the insurance industry and protects policyholders in the state. But, is that what really happens when insurance companies are actively lobbying and spending […]
The explosion in West, Texas, is a perfect example why tougher rules on chemical plant safety are needed. In 2013, a devastating chemical explosion ripped through the town of West, Texas. The West Fertilizer plant explosion killed 15 people, injured over 200, and destroyed 500 homes. Later investigations found that the explosion was preventable. According […]
Four injured and one killed in explosion of truck carrying Takata airbag parts through Texas. In the last few years, Takata airbags have been linked to the deaths of 14 drivers and the injuries of 100 more people. Sadly, at the end of August Takata was tied to an additional death when a truck carrying […]
A new proposal could physically limit how fast large vehicles could travel in Texas and beyond. Speeding 18-wheelers are a danger on Texas roads. Instead of leaving it up to the individual truck driver, government regulators are looking at a new proposal that could physically prevent vehicles over 26,000 pounds from traveling at high rates […]
An estimated 50 children a day are treated in emergency rooms due to stroller or baby carrier injuries – some of those in Texas. Data collected by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance system from 1990 to 2010 has found that the incidence of traumatic brain injuries and concussions in children injured from strollers or baby […]
Both on the road and off, truck driving is becoming one of America’s most dangerous professions. In the past, we have talked about the actions of truck drivers and trucking companies that result in injuries and fatalities to others on the road. Unfortunately, truck drivers are also at risk because of the work they do. […]
The July 30, 2016 crash of a hot air balloon in Texas is the worst hot-air balloon crash in history. Late in July, Texas saw one of the worst hot air balloon tragedies in the nation. The National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed that the hot air balloon struck a set of power lines before catching […]
Tennessee-based ARC Automotive now under investigation for ruptured airbags affecting Texas drivers. On July 8th, a Canadian driver was killed in a low-speed collision that she should have easily been able to walk away from (TheStar.com). However, when the driver’s side airbag triggered during the collision the inflator exploded while it was inflating the airbag. […]
Senate members call for “do not drive” wording amidst air bag recall affecting Texas drivers. With more and more vehicles being recalled due to air bag issues, some lawmakers are stepping up and calling for more serious wording to be listed on the recall notices that are going out specifically for Honda and Acura vehicles. […]