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Preliminary data from the NHTSA estimates that 9,560 people were fatally injured in car accidents in the first quarter of 2022. A 7% increase from 2021, traffic fatalities for the first quarter of the year were the highest they’ve been since 2002—two decades ago. Unfortunately, experts estimate that at this…
Data from the Department of Transportation reports that of all the counties across the state of Texas, Harris County has experienced the most commercial motor vehicle accidents for the past five years. As the end of 2022 approaches, experts believe it will maintain its title. What is a Commercial Motor…
Traumatic brain injuries can be serious, and sometimes deadly. Data from the CDC states that in 2019, approximately 223,135 people were hospitalized due to traumatic brain injuries, and a reported 64,000 people suffered TBI-related deaths nationwide in 2020 – about 176 people a day. In the state of Texas alone,…
Texas is a hub for the oil and gas industry as well as energy production, with these industries bringing increased traffic and trucks to the surrounding areas. Data from the Texas Department of Transportation reports that in 2020, close to 70,000 crashes occurred in Texas’ energy sector, composed of the…
A new bill has been passed in hopes of lowering the number of underride accidents that occur on American roads. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS-HLDI) reported that one in 10 roadway deaths is caused by or involves a truck or 18-wheeler. Truck accidents…
The city of Houston has a major problem with speeding drivers. Though always an issue, this problem has worsened with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with experts reporting that empty roads freed drivers to drive at dangerous speeds. Additionally, the city’s layout plays a part in its residents’ need…
The Federal Highway Administration estimates that half of all traffic injuries nationwide occur in intersection accidents, and Harris County is no exception to that. Located in Houston, one of the most dangerous driving cities, Harris County has already seen 64,367 crashes this year, with 22,018 of those crashes occurring at…
Meal prep delivery service Daily Harvest has issued a recall for their French Lentil and Leek Crumbles after customers reported severe health issues after eating them. Started in 2015, Daily Harvest describes itself as a food subscription company that exclusively offers produce that is pesticide-, fertilizer-, and synthetic-chemical-free. Why are…
Self-driving vehicles are becoming a new reality. There are thousands of autonomous vehicles on American roads, and experts estimate the technology is going to continue to skyrocket. That said, a study done by AAA in 2020 found that an autonomous vehicle equipped with active driving assistance systems experienced an issue every…
Life insurance is like a promise from a company to help protect your loved ones when you’re not around anymore. It’s a way to ensure they get some financial support when you’re not there to care for them. But, sometimes, a life insurance claim may not be approved. This life…
