Car accidents can be pretty terrifying. Unfortunately, however, they are fairly common and can happen when we least expect it. A local case involving a deadly crash that occurred over the summer is finally getting some closure after a local man accused of causing the incident by racing was indicted.
Imagine driving down the highway and seeing a car headed straight for you. With only seconds to react, a collision with a wrong way driver is almost always catastrophic. Driving the wrong way against the flow of traffic happens more often than most people think, and the resulting wrong way crashes are often some of…
Distracted driving is estimated to factor into between 25 to 30% of all roadway crashes, which averages out to 4,000 or more distracted driving crashes every day. At least one 2019 study concluded the technologically connected culture of most workplaces along with increased workplace performance expectations contribute to distracted driving. The ubiquity of smartphones means…
School bus safety is now a top concern for parents, as more than 50,000 school buses have been recalled nationwide due to a safety issue involving the seats, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
When we think about dangerous roads in Texas, usually the larger metropolitan areas come to mind, such as Houston or Dallas. Most of us consider Lubbock to be particularly safe as compared to the larger cities in Texas. Unfortunately, however, a recent report composed by the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranked Lubbock as the…
When you have small children, the hustle and bustle of Halloween can be a fun but busy affair. Getting them dressed and ready for school events, trick-or-treating, or Halloween parties can be tedious, which means the sooner you get them ready, the better…right? While it might seem like a good idea to have your child…
Have you ever hopped in a car, bus, boat, or plane and wondered, “Where will I be safest?” Believe it or not, where you sit in a motorized vehicle can actually make a fairly big difference. Beyond wearing your seatbelt and knowing where the nearest exit or floatation device is located, sitting in certain areas…
We can all agree workplace safety is an essential aspect of any work environment. All workers should feel safe while performing their jobs, no matter what the profession entails. While safety should be a top priority, unfortunately it isn’t always. Some workplaces skimp on safety training or equipment, which can present serious risks for workers,…