When we think of train accidents, we often think of derailment, a train hitting a car, or a train hitting another train due to mechanical or human error. However, another type of train accident results in around 893 deaths per year in the United States: pedestrian train accidents. In 2021, 26% of all train-accident related […]
Whether it is the construction industry, a chemical plant, a manufacturing plant, or the industrial industry, heavy machinery is a normal part of everyday operations. Workers who are consistently near or working alongside these types of machinery understand that there is a huge risk involved. They are powerful and can be hazardous if operated unsafely, […]
Currently, there are over 800,000 individuals employed in construction roles in the State of Texas. In 2021, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 5,190 fatal work injuries in the U.S. with 20% of those being from the construction industry. If this trend continues, that means 160,000 out of the 800,000 construction employees may be at risk of being involved […]
It happened so fast that all you remember is slamming on the brakes. The back of your car looks like a scrunched-up accordion, and the vehicle that hit you doesn’t look any better. Besides being shaken up, you don’t feel any injuries. You can walk, all your limbs move as they should, and you’re not […]
Bicycles, electric scooters, and walking from place to place have become more and more popular, first in 2020 and early 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. As individuals sought ways to enjoy time outside their homes in the open air, alternatives seemed a viable option. Though, even as the world began to return to some sense […]
When the COVID-19 Pandemic hit, the entire world seemed to come to a screeching halt. Public spaces, such as workplaces, gyms, public transportation, and office buildings completely shut down, leaving people stuck at home. But one thing people could still do was pick up their old bicycle or buy a new one to take to […]
It happens in a blink of an eye. You are driving home from work, listening to your favorite song on the radio, and then something hits the side of your car. It drives you into the lane next to you, going right through it and into the ditch. Thankfully, only you and the driver that […]
Uber has over 3.5 million drivers on the road throughout the United States. It remains one of the most downloaded apps in the travel category across Android and iOS phones and has been installed over 95 million times. With so many Uber drivers and riders, accidents are bound to happen. A study entitled “The Cost of Convenience: Ridesharing […]
There are a plethora of rideshare companies across Texas and the United States. From recognizable brands such as Uber and Lyft to the more obscure companies such as Wingz, this industry has transformed the way individuals catch a ride to their next destination. No longer do individuals have to try and flag down a taxi. […]
It happens in the blink of an eye. One moment you are driving on I-20, heading home from picking your children up, and the next, your car is face-to-face with another vehicle. SMASH! You are thrown forward, only being caught by the airbag deploying. Your children are jostled around in the backseat. Everything goes black. […]
