Some experts claim that the drivers who use their cell phones while driving are every bit as dangerous as a drunk driver! That is because when a driver is deep in conversation their attention is divided between the activity on the roads around them and the streaming dialogue. Professionals who are trained to forecast driving [...]
Proper vehicle maintenance can help drivers prevent accidents. Savvy drivers may be able to perform service functions themselves – such as changing the oil – but if it is out of the realm of your abilities – then take your car to a dealership or a reputable auto shop for service. Basic car care begins [...]
A little research uncovered the fact that only a few states– have mandatory school bus seat belt laws! Texas passed one in 2007 that goes into effect September 1, 2010 and requires all new school busses to have 3 point seat belts when purchased. Certainly there is no end of debate –with heavy hitters coming [...]
Let us now consider the topic of ‘yielding the right of way’ as another important driving safety tip. ‘Yielding the right of way’ has several meanings and surprisingly the law never grants the right of way. Instead it simply states when the right of way must be yielded! The following are examples of when a [...]
Rear end collisions are one of the major causes of car wrecks. We can reduce the number of rear end collisions by the simple rule of keeping a safe following distance at all times. Rear end collisions are usually caused by one of three factors they are: 1. Tailgating — following too close. 2. Inattention [...]
It is that time of year where heat becomes a safety factor. It is particularly important for children to be well hydrated in the hot weather of Houston. Not only should children outside in the heat drink plenty of water but also those participating in strenuous sports such as soccer, baseball or football training should [...]
One thing we can all do is lead by example and practice safety as a part of our everyday lives. Not only will we reap the benefits of protecting our family and ourselves, we will be planting seeds for the future in raising our children. I have two boys who have just completed grade school [...]
Jose Herrera is an active father and a husband. He had a good job working as a pipefitter at the Citgo refinery in Corpus Christi. One morning, he was going about his normal routine repairing a poorly maintained pipe when it ruptured, scalding his face, neck, hands, and legs with crude oil heated to 550-degrees. [...]
Accidents on Houston highways are a daily occurrence. Some result in property damage, others in injury and death. Real bodily suffering may include costly and incapacitating spinal cord or head injury, disfigurement or loss of limbs, bone damage or internal injuries, or a traumatic brain injury that results in the loss of a quality life. [...]
A large SUV crashed into a post office window today in Houston. Five people were injured and two taken to local hospitals. The car accident happened about 9:30 in the morning at the 3000 block of W. Fuqua. The SUV laid tire tracks from the parking lot, through the lawn, over the sidewalk and through [...]
