If another driver hits your vehicle from behind while you are stopped in traffic or at a light, the crash is likely to happen at low speed.
Nevertheless, the impact could leave you with a serious injury. One of the most common in this kind of collision is a traumatic brain injury of which there are two forms.
Car accidents are the cause of many types of injuries in Texas City. One area of the body many people do not think much of until it affects them is the spine. The spine has many nerves and delicate tissues connected to the rest of the body. Though vehicle manufacturers have made many improvements to safety features, they are usually not enough to keep the spine safe and stable in serious collisions.
There are many things you can do to lessen the development and severity of spinal cord injuries in car accidents, and it helps to know how to identify the signs of potential spine injuries. Here is a breakdown of the two most common types of spinal trauma that motor vehicle crashes cause.
Road trips, especially during the summer vacation months, can be a unique experience in the great state of Texas. Driving from Houston to the Gulf Coast is a wonderful and scenic route.
Unfortunately, this is a high-traffic route that also has a lot of hazards for accidents. A car crash can ruin your Texas vacation, in addition to the risk for serious injury. Learn more information about what you can do if you get into a car accident during your road trip, as well as safety tips for how to avoid an accident.
The times of the flying car are approaching. With the development and implementation of automated vehicles, further advancements are not too far behind.
But are these automated vehicles safe? Some do not believe so and have expressed concerns about auto accidents and other possible issues.
As a victim of a motor vehicle collision, an auto accident claim can be an effective way to gain the compensation you need to cover medical bills, lost wages and other damages. To get the most out of a claim, you must follow proper protocol.
Sometimes individuals cause a decrease in their award amounts by doing or not doing certain things. There are a few common mistakes to understand and avoid in order to create a successful claim.
Losing a loved one can result in not only considerable emotional strain, but financial hardship as well. If you lost a loved one due to the negligence of others, you may be able to seek compensation through a wrongful death case.
Before filing a claim, it is important to understand the process. There are a few important factors about these cases you should be aware of.
Houston is one of the most dangerous cities for drivers. It ranked #15 as one of the deadliest cities in the United States. Detroit was listed as number one. Galveston County is not immune to deadly crashes. Knowing where the most dangerous roads are in the county can help you stay more alert when you are out on the road.
Here are the 13 roads with the most deaths in Galveston County:
Car seat laws are different in each state, but one thing is certain: Children are safer when they ride in a child safety seat designed for their age and weight. The Texas Department of Public Safety lists guidelines and recommendations for child passenger safety. Parents should know these laws and facts before going on the road with a child.
Texas law states that children under 8 years old and under 4 feet 9 inches tall, when riding in a vehicle, must be in the appropriate child safety seat. Installation of these seat systems must follow the manufacturer's instructions. Once children reach their 8th birthday, they can legally use the adult safety belt in the car. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children continue to use an appropriate booster seat until they are 4 feet, 9 inches tall. Texas law does not specify that a child has to ride in the backseat, but it is the safest place for children under the age of 13.
In Texas alone, there are over 2,500 construction work zones at any given point in time. It's not surprising, then, that these work zones tend to be the site of a fair number of accidents. Many drivers realize this and go out of their way to drive carefully when they see workers, but most accidents in state construction zones don't actually involve the workers on site.
Our lawyers represent oil-industry workers who are injured in the course of employment as well as the grieving survivors of workers who die from fatal work injury. Of course, these issues are important to Texans given the local prevalence of the oil and gas industries. Industrial activity in the petrochemical field ranges from extraction through transport and processing.
At any of these stages, unsafe industrial working conditions can change the life of an employee or his or her family forever.
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