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Rubbernecking refers to a driver turning to look at a car accident as he or she passes by. It is a serious form of driver distraction that contributes to motor vehicle accidents every year. Staring at a crash site instead of the road ahead can lead to collisions – especially when other drivers nearby…

While the Holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas is supposed to be a joyful and relaxing time for family, driving typically leaves behind a devastating toll of injury and death on the nation’s highways. The numbers vary from year to year, but on average, more than 343 people die in traffic deaths each year…

Whiplash is a common car accident injury to the soft tissues of the neck. Whiplash can cause temporary or long-term pain and disability. An insurance settlement for a whiplash injury could cover medical expenses, lost wages, disability costs and more. Although every case is different, the nature of a whiplash injury leads to similar…

Motorcycle accidents have been a growing problem in San Antonio for quite some time now. In fact, for a while, in the state of Texas, San Antonio was second only to Houston when it came to the number of motorcycle accidents. A Deadly Weekend for Motorcycles There were a few significant motorcycle accidents in the…

On the day before Thanksgiving, two explosions at a chemical plant rocked the southeast Texas town of Port Neches and the surrounding area.  The explosions occurred at the Texas Petroleum Chemical (TPC) plant in Port Neches and officials were worried enough about the possibility of a series of explosions that they placed about 60,000…

While one can find major difficulties in nearly any industry, most vocational and industry experts agree; those who haul oil and gas drilling machinery from site to site face a challenging set of circumstances pretty much every day. One problem is, there is no educational or vocational training for those who break down, transport…

Pain and suffering is a category of damages that may be available for recovery during a personal injury accident claim in Texas. It is a compensatory damage category that refers to intangible personal losses, such as physical pain and emotional suffering. The courts in Texas recognize the impact these damages can have on a…

A recent analysis of verdict and settlement data indicates that verdicts in motor vehicle accidents involving corporate or trucking company defendants in a number of states, including Texas, reveal that, from 2010 through November 2019 showed a distinct upward trend in big-dollar awards, with the sharpest increases occurring since  2016. In all, researchers examined…

There is no argument that Texas has a serious problem with car and truck accidents, especially those leading to fatalities. And, as anyone who has driven through the Eagle Ford Shale since the oil and gas boom started can attest, many roads in active oil and gas production areas can be somewhat harrowing for…

Parents and guardians try to carefully choose the right daycare with an eye to keeping their child or children safe from harm. Childcare settings are all about educating children through games and activities. But when something goes wrong, you might begin to question every detail of what goes on at your child’s daycare. Children are…