For all of the convenience that motor vehicles create in modern society, they come with burdensome costs. The individual costs associated with vehicle ownership pale in comparison to the societal impact of motor vehicle collisions. Crashes are a leading cause of...
Car Accident Injuries
A dangerous and deadly trend
COVID-19 both changed and divided the nation. Pro-vax and anti-vax camps clashed. Mask mandates only added to the rancor. Yet, if there is one thing both sides can agree with is that the pandemic changed the world. The rise in careless, reckless, and negligent driving...
Being seen on your bicycle
Whether you use your bike for exercise, a hobby or transportation, summer is a great time to get your bicycle out for another adventure. Safety is an essential part of going out on your bike. In addition to your helmet and other protective gear, you should also make...
Should you update your estate plan after a car crash?
Sometimes, the severity of a car crash catches people off-guard. They are left with serious injuries and, sometimes, new, lifelong disabilities. After you get injured, it is important to seek medical care and to get all types of help that you need. Something else to...
How do you pay the bills after your spouse gets hurt in a wreck?
When you find out that your spouse was in a car crash, you may understand the gravity of the situation right away. Many people who get into car crashes break a bone or suffer from whiplash. While they need medical care and may require some weeks off of work, they will...
Will car insurance cover all your costs after a major crash?
You just needed to go to the grocery store or were on your way home after work. Unfortunately, you crossed paths with someone who had their phone in their hand while driving or who didn't pay attention at an intersection. The next thing you know, you've been T-boned...
Driving to school? Talk to your kids about school zones
In the fall, schools open back up and you’ll start to see more children walking in and around their schools. Whether you or your child drive through this area, it’s very important to talk about school zones and what it means to be safe when driving through one....
Graduated licensing aims to save lives
Texas uses a graduated licensing program, which is designed to help keep younger drivers safer by implementing specific requirements that they must meet to keep their licenses. One thing that parents should discuss with their children, especially prior to summer break...
Watch out for bad brakes this summer
The summer is here, and since many teenagers and young drivers will be on the road, now is a good time to talk about car brakes and signs of brake defects. Your vehicle’s brakes are some of the most important parts of the car, so making sure that they are working...
How to talk to your senior parents about unsafe driving
Driving always carries risks, no matter how competent the driver in question is. As your parents start to get older, you may worry about their driving competency. It's only natural that you may start to wonder whether your parents will start to be slower to respond to...