Traveling via the school bus system is fairly common among school age children, and even in some instances younger age groups. Each school day, many kids utilize these buses to get them off to class or to end the day. Though the school bussing systems seem simple enough, getting on and off the bus can also be a dangerous task.
When the weather begins to warm up, millions of Americans flock to popular amusement parks across the U.S. or local carnivals in their cities or towns for a day of fun that both adults and children can enjoy. With attractions like Ferris wheels, roller coasters, water slides, and other fast, flying, fun rides, it’s no…
It’s that time of year again: Spring Break season is here. After an unprecedented year of staying home and staying safe, many families are ready to get out and enjoy a vacation. While you might be excited to hit the road, reach your destination, and start relaxing, it’s important to keep a few things in…
Driving on Texas roadways can be incredibly dangerous. In fact, the Texas Department of Transportation estimated that between 2010 and 2018, more people died on Texas roadways than in any other state. In addition to being the state with the most traffic fatalities, Texas also had the highest number of drunk driving fatalities. According to…
Many people think of parking lots as relatively safe places. However, this could not be further from the truth. Parking lots are populated not only with cars, but also with plenty of pedestrians. Because of the high number of pedestrians walking in such close proximity to cars, parking lot accidents are surprisingly numerous. The National Safety Council reports that one out of every five auto pedestrian accidents occurs in parking lots; and, there seems to be a new cause of these types of motor vehicle accidents.
It is no secret that Texas drivers tend to drive fast, especially on highways. Despite increased speed limits over the years, drivers seem to consider speed limits more like suggestions rather than the law, and many appear to be operating their vehicles at least five miles per hour (MPH) over the speed limit, according to…
Oilfield work doesn’t stop for the weather, the dark of night, or the weekends. Once a jobsite is chosen and prep work begins, pumping oil to the surface is a twenty-four hour operation. Thousands of rigs across Texas extract oil and natural gas from beneath our feet, employing tens of thousands of workers, each facing…
It’s a common misconception that an insurance company will take care of and properly represent its policyholder’s interests should the need arise. After a car accident, most people expect their insurance provider to work for them, the insured. Unfortunately, policyholders often discover in critical times of need that their insurance provider is not on their…