Losing a loved one due to nursing home negligence or elder abuse is devastating to endure. Often accompanying the feelings of loss and outrage is a niggling sense of guilt that not enough was done to protect the vulnerable senior citizen.
Breaking the habit: How to stop texting and driving
One of the most common and persistent addictions that has developed over the last decade is the use of smartphones. It seems as though almost all of us have something of an addiction to these devices. They allow us to remain connected to our loved ones and the rest of the world like never before, but this can also mean that we are not as present in the real world. As a result, many of us have lowered concentration spans.
Smartwatches add to distraction while driving
One of the latest trends is wearable technology. Smartwatches are sported on the wrists of those eager to join the ranks of the always-connected.
Have you been injured in Texas because of a distracted driver?
When you are a driver on the road, it is likely that you do everything that you can to keep yourself and others safe. Unfortunately, however, there is only so much that you can do, because the safety of all drivers and passengers on the road depends on all of the actions of drivers on the road.
Driving safety tips for inclement weather
Driving can be scary, even for the most experienced of drivers. When you are faced with driving during inclement weather, you should be as prepared as possible. If at all possible, you should avoid driving during inclement weather. For some, this cannot be totally avoidable and that is understandable. Here are some safety tips for driving during inclement weather in Houston.
Distracted big rig drivers pose road safety hazards
Driving in and around Houston can be challenging with all of the traffic clogging the highways and interstates. Making it even worse are drivers who are distracted by their cellphones or other electronic devices.
Wrongful death cases have several points that must be met
Losing a loved one is a tragedy no matter how the death occurred. In all of these cases, family members will want to know what happened. When the answer is that a motor vehicle accident was the cause, the need to take action might be strongly present.
Are big rig truckers properly trained?
When large commercial trucks are involved in highway collisions, it's motorists and occupants of passenger cars who are most at risk of serious injuries and death. So it's fair to question whether the training these big rig drivers receive is sufficient for them to learn how to safely avoid accidents.
