Travel by air in the U.S. is generally safe considering how few accidents there are compared to the tens of thousands of airplanes that fly every day. However, when something does go wrong, the risk of injury and death is obvious. While commercial airline disasters are national news, numerous general … Continue reading
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) may look like fun, but they are powerful motorized machines—not toys. Tragically, every year hundreds of riders suffer life-changing injuries or lose their lives in ATV crashes. Texas remains among the states with the highest number of ATV accidents—and recent local tragedies show just how dangerous these … Continue reading
Most of us see ourselves as law-abiding citizens. We pay taxes, follow social norms, and try to do the right thing. Yet the reality is, every day often without realizing it we break laws behind the wheel or even from the comfort of our homes. While some of these infractions … Continue reading
Having children means sending them to after school activities, sports, and on field trips. While these out of school opportunities are incredibly important to your child’s development into a smart, interesting, and active adolescent, these activities can also be hotbeds for accidents and injuries. If your child is injured at … Continue reading
Road rage happens to a lot of us, whether we like to admit it or not. Unfortunately, road rage can lead to us being a bit more aggressive in our driving style, which could also lead to taking risks and therefore causing or being involved in auto accidents. If you … Continue reading
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents. For that reason, it’s important to pinpoint some of the top distractions so that you can mitigate them and therefore become a safer and more focused driver. If you are looking for ways to cut back on a distraction … Continue reading
Tire blowouts are never fun, and if you do not know how to handle them properly while driving, they can be incredibly stressful events that can throw you off and even cause accidents or other safety issues. While no one hopes to experience a tire blowout, it’s important to learn … Continue reading
After a brief hiatus for hardware upgrades, McAllen’s BCycle bike-sharing program is once again operating, with bikes available for short trips in and around downtown McAllen. McAllen BCycle first launched in 2015 and continues to serve as a model for similar bike-share programs across Texas. Today, the system offers around … Continue reading
If you’re a motorcycle rider in the Lone Star State, you may be wondering if lane splitting is legal in Texas. The lane-splitting process as a motorcyclist is not always safe, especially in heavy or fast-moving traffic. If you’re a frequent motorcyclist in Texas, here is what you need to … Continue reading
If you are involved in a car accident in Brownsville, TX, you should promptly report it to local police by phoning 911. Texas law enforcement officials are required to report motor vehicle accidents that result in injury, death, or damage to property or vehicles exceeding $1,000. The $1,000 threshold for … Continue reading
