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Self-driving technology is a modern marvel. But Tesla, known for bringing self-driving vehicles to the public, is under fire for recent updates to their self-driving systems that has been known to make a myriad of mistakes. A recent report from Consumer Reports shows that people are concerned that Tesla’s full…
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that occurs when the neurons in the part of the brain that controls movement begin to die, impairing the person’s ability to move. It’s estimated that 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, with the average age of onset being 60. In…
Being in a car accident can be overwhelming. The force of the impact and the stress of the incident can leave those involved in a state of shock, causing people to make major mistakes — especially if they’ve never been in a car accident before. If you are in a…
Trucking has long been an integral part of the American economy. The U.S. Census stated in 2019 that more than 3.5 million people were employed as truck drivers nationwide, making it one of the most popular professions in the country, and the American Trucking Association estimated that registered trucks traveled…
The coronavirus pandemic has created innumerable ripple effects that continue to affect the country, as well as the world. But as the pandemic comes to an end and Texans beginning to resume their commute, another epidemic is putting them at risk: car accidents. Preliminary data based on the first five…
Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) is an oral prescription drug used by patients with interstitial cystitis to prevent and treat bladder pain and discomfort. Manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the medication was originally approved for sale in 1996. It is the only drug that is FDA-approved to treat bladder pain associated with…
Traumatic brain injury is a national epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control states that every 21 seconds, somebody in the U.S. sustains a traumatic brain injury. This equates to 4,100 people each day, or 1.7 million each year. For 52,000 people, the injuries sustained prove to be fatal, and for…
Hernia mesh lawsuits are lawsuits filed against a surgical mesh manufacturer by people who had hernia mesh implanted and are now suffering serious injuries as a result. Currently, there are more than 17,000 lawsuits pending against hernia mesh manufacturers in courts across the country. What is a hernia? A hernia…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration oversees the trucking industry. Part of the Federal Highway Administration, the FMCSA is the lead government agency responsible for preventing truck accidents by regulating commercial motor vehicles and investigating violations. Unfortunately, the FMCSA found thousands of vehicles and drivers to be in violation of…
Wrong way car accidents are extremely dangerous and often deadly as the result if often a head-on collision. Unfortunately, safety experts believe that this problem has gotten worse in recent years, especially in the Lone Star state. While Texas was found to lead the country in wrong way crashes, unfortunately,…
