PTSD can develop after major injuries.
After a serious accident, most people focus on physical injuries. Broken bones, cuts, and bruises are easy to see, and medical treatment usually begins right away.
Prevention saves lives.
June is National Safety Month, a time to focus on preventing injuries before they happen. While some accidents are truly unavoidable, many serious injuries occur because someone failed to take reasonable precautions.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
As temperatures rise across Texas, more motorcyclists take to the road. Late spring and early summer are popular times for riding, whether it’s a daily commute, a weekend road trip, or simply enjoying the warmer weather.
Children are especially vulnerable to swimming pool accidents.
Swimming pools are one of the most popular ways to cool off during a Texas summer. Whether at a private home, apartment complex, hotel, or community center, pools provide a place for families to relax and have fun.
Texting is one of the most common forms of distracted driving.
Driving requires your full attention. While drunk driving is widely recognized as dangerous, distracted driving isn’t treated with the same seriousness, even though it’s just as dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, thousands of people lose their lives each year in crashes involving distracted drivers.
Road construction is in full swing across Texas.
Key Takeaway:
Liability for a construction zone accident in Texas may involve a driver, contractor, or government entity depending on who acted negligently.
April is distracted driving awareness month.
Key Takeaway:
You can file a claim against a driver for texting while driving if their distraction caused an accident that resulted in injuries or property damage.
National Poison Prevention Week was observed on March 15-23 in 2026.
Poisoning incidents are more common than many people realize. In 2024 alone, about 2.1 million human poison exposure calls were handled across the United States, according to poison control data. Young children are especially at risk, with tens of thousands of emergency room visits each year linked to toxic exposure.
Ladder falls claim at least 100 lives every year in the United States.
Ladders are one of the most common tools used at home and on job sites. They help with simple tasks like changing a light bulb or painting a wall, and they are essential for construction and maintenance work. But while ladders are useful, they can also be dangerous.
It’s not uncommon for head injuries to have delayed symptoms.
Key Takeaway:
You may still be able to file a claim for a delayed head injury if medical evidence connects your symptoms to the accident and you act within legal time limits.
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