When we hear those now-familiar annual statistics about the number of automotive accidents, injuries, and deaths that take place each year on the nation’s roads and highways, it’s easy to focus on the cars and trucks involved in those crashes. And indeed, those vehicles do make up a sizable portion … Continue reading
With the many highways in Texas, you have likely come across aggressive drivers. Road rage can come in many forms, such as an offensive gesture or a horn honking, but sometimes it can end in a physical altercation outside the vehicle. Dealing with an aggressive driver can be frustrating and … Continue reading
Even though summer is rapidly drawing to a close, road construction continues throughout Texas and across the nation. Those ostentatious orange cones often seem like they’re everywhere this time of year, and it’s easy for drivers to become frustrated by traffic delays, rough driving surfaces, and other conditions that take … Continue reading
Simply put, yes it does. Drivers should always be aware of the rules of the road and the awesome responsibility each driver has in always paying attention to keep themselves and the drivers around them safe. Too often, drivers are distracted and doing everything else in their car other than … Continue reading
Nationwide, nearly half of all motorcyclist deaths result from crashes between the bike and a passenger vehicle, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition, when cars and motorcycles collide, motorcyclists are killed 98 percent of the time, versus 2 percent of car passengers killed in … Continue reading
Motor vehicle accidents and fatalities rose in Texas, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, along with accidents involving alcohol and speeding. While the facts are troubling, there are things you can do to keep you and your family safer. Here are seven tips to keep in mind: 1. … Continue reading
According to the American Burn Association, there are roughly 450,000 patients each year that receive hospital and emergency room treatment for a burn-related injury. Of these injuries, 3,400 deaths occur each year. Back in 2010, a fire-related death occurred every 169 minutes and an injury occurred every 30 minutes according … Continue reading
Motorcycles have long been a popular vehicle choice for many Americans, but they’ve also been a focal point for controversy over the years. Many states have seen helmet laws come and go throughout the last several decades, and issues involving safety and rider liberty have been ongoing. Throughout it all, … Continue reading
Boat Safety If you’ve ever been in the Corpus Christi Bay you quickly notice the numerous boats and jet ski’s shredding up the waves. What you also begin to realize is that the normal rules of the road don’t necessarily apply while operating a water vessel. Therefore, driving a boat … Continue reading
In 1978, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed a five-star rating system to let consumers know how different vehicles fared in frontal collisions. In 1997, the NHTSA incorporated side-impact collisions into its rating system and added rollover tendencies to the safety assessment in 2001. Many consumers rely on these … Continue reading
