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As Texas continues to expand and remains a major throughfare state for the transportation of goods across the country, our roadways often need improvements, maintenance, and repairs. Construction workers are often found on and along Texas roads and highways working on modifications and upgrades designed to improve the flow of traffic; since their work is located where vehicles drive, they are at a high risk of becoming a victim in a motor vehicle accident, including a construction site hit and run.

Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. In Texas, those factors occur on an ongoing basis all summer long. We know that ongoing exposure to extreme heat is a danger to workers, but it can also impact materials and machinery. So does extremely hot weather increase the risk of Texas plant explosions? It can certainly be a contributing factor.

Although rollovers account for only 3% of all motor vehicle accidents, they’re responsible for close to 20% of all roadway fatalities. There are a number of reasons why rollover accidents occur.

With drilling in the Permian Basin at record levels, companies utilize tractor-trailer drivers to transport equipment and supplies to and from drilling sites in and around West Texas. As a result, this region is seeing more truck and 18-wheeler crashes than ever before.

Improvements in motor vehicle design are a luxury provided by technological advancements, including car safety features. By federal government mandate, all motor vehicles must be equipped with standard car safety features – such as airbags and seatbelts. A recent study found additional safety features could provide increased protection for vehicle occupants. Advanced driver assistance systems…

Owning and riding motorcycles combine travel and hobby for an experience that riders can enjoy for years to come. Riding motorcycles is an opportunity to make memories but that can’t be done safely without riders and passengers understanding and practicing motorcycle safety tips. It’s important for riders of all ages and levels of experience to…

Receiving a driver’s license is a rite of passage for American teenagers. For parents of teen drivers, this license symbolizes more than just the end of carpool. As exciting as this time period can be for both parents and teens, safety must remain a top priority as new drivers begin to experience the freedom of…

By now, through increased public safety announcements and stricter enforcement for offenders, drivers are well aware of the dangers associated with drunk driving. Drunk driving inhibits drivers in numerous ways that are all imperative to safe driving. What most drivers and passengers are unaware of is that fatigued driving can be just as dangerous as…