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Drivers, cyclists and the risk of the mild inconvenience

Drivers and cyclists have a complicated and difficult relationship. Often, the two groups really do not like each other all that much. The resentment that drivers feel for cyclists is often what leads to accidents, and it’s safe to say that cyclists get hurt in these crashes far more often than drivers. One big issue is that drivers often take offense to what is really no more than a mild

3 siblings and their friend die in a single accident

There has been some tragic news out of Texas lately, as three siblings all passed away in the same car accident, along with one of their friends. It appears that the group was all heading to a dance competition together when they got involved in the crash. Another sibling was a part of that competition, and they were simply going to watch. Reports indicate that the three children were 17

Safety strategies that all commercial drivers should employ

If you are a commercial driver of a large truck, any mistake that you make has the capacity to have a more devastating effect than a driver of a passenger vehicle can inflict. This is why you are held to a higher standard when it comes to having alcohol or drugs in your system when driving. If you want to do what you can to improve your safety as a

Texas leads the nation for drowsy drivers

You can blame the heat, the long desolate roads or even the need to work longer hours, but Texans are a tired bunch. There is nothing wrong with being a little tired, but when you decide to drive while being extremely drowsy, the results could be deadly. In an unfortunate statistic that has Texas at the top of the list, drivers in the Lone Star state have the highest instances

Understanding vehicular homicide in Texas

Losing a loved one due to a car accident is something that no-one should ever have to go through. Knowing that the irresponsible actions of another person could have caused the death of your loved one can feel like too much to bear. It is important that you take the time to grieve your loved one before taking legal action to get justice. However, if you feel that you are

Proving driver negligence after a motorcycle accident

If you have been involved in an accident when riding a motorcycle in the state of Texas, you may be worried about paying for the injuries you have experienced as a result. If you also have reason to believe that the other vehicle involved in the collision acted in a dangerous manner, it is likely that you will want to take action in order to hold them responsible. In order

Drowsy driving: how dangerous is it?

It is likely that you have been in a situation where you exhibited symptoms of drowsiness while driving. Your eyelids start to droop, your thoughts become less coherent, you find that you need to slam on the brakes in order to stop for a red light or the car in front of you. Drowsy driving is not uncommon, but studies have proven it dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease

Texas town loses mayor to accident with a truck

There would not be much trade between states or food on the shelves of supermarkets without trucks, vans and commercial vehicles. Even in a state with as many transport options as Texas, truckers take the lion’s share of goods to market. However, the size and weight of trucks can make them deadly when they are out of control. It was a light truck that caused two deaths and threw a

How you can protect yourself against others’ road rage

An aggressive driver’s anger may be short-lived but the danger they present could affect you for years to come. If you encounter an angry driver at 15 mph or 75 mph, it is important to remain calm and remember how to protect yourself. Action and emotion Until self-driving cars become the norm, one of the most dangerous things inside a car will be the driver. As a driver, you must

Can You Sue If You Were Injured by a Bouncer?

A bar or nightclub employee, as well as the property owner, could be held liable for any personal injuries suffered by their patrons, such as injuries caused by a bouncer or security personnel. On many occasions, security personnel may become aggressive and inflict serious harm on patrons. Bouncers and security guards are duty-bound to conduct their business in a non-negligent manner. In other words, they are vulnerable to face a

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