The second full week of April is National Dog Bite Prevention Week in the U.S.
Dogs are often seen as friendly, loyal companions—and in most cases, they are. It’s natural for people to want to pet them, even during brief encounters. But it’s important to remember that not every dog sees people as their best friend.
Rain causes more inclement weather accidents in Texas than any other weather event.
Despite the calming sound of rain, car crashes and fatalities tend to rise during wet weather. Heavy downpours can quickly flood roads, reduce visibility, and make it harder for tires to grip the pavement.
Sports injuries are common in the Spring.
Winter is over, and it’s time for many to get back into high-impact sports. But, with the spike in sporting activity that comes with the warmer weather, it’s no surprise that sporting injuries also increase during this time–and children are especially at risk.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix.
Between 2018 and 2022, the NHTSA recorded a total of 209 DUI-related deaths during St. Patrick’s Day. 74 fatalities happened in 2022 alone.
Daylight savings time puts drivers at risk of drowsy driving.
Last week, we all set our clocks forward an hour–some of us are still trying to recover from the trauma.
Learn the most common causes of injuries over spring break and how to avoid them.
Spring break is coming! Have you planned where and how you will spend your week off from college or as a family? As you pack your spring break essentials, it is important that you are also geared up with precautions and how you will keep yourself and your family injury-free as you leave.
The amount and type of insurance you have will greatly affect a personal injury claim.
When you’re injured in an accident, you probably wonder what medical expenses are meant to pay and the difference between them and what a personal injury claim is meant to pay.
Always get checked out by a medical professional after a car accident.
If you don’t seek medical care immediately after an accident, it could prevent you from receiving compensation for an injury discovered later.
Avoid common distractions while driving on Valentine’s Day.
As love blossoms in the air in February, you’re probably planning to spend time with friends, family, loved ones, or yourself. Either way, setting a date night or booking a trip is a sweet gift. Yet, as you rush or are thrilled toward your destination, spread love through driving without distraction.
Learn when you can file a claim for a heart attack in Texas.
It’s the month of love – it’s also American Heart Month. Have you asked how your heart is lately? Maybe check if a twinge of pain has been present recently. Even so, regularly checking on your heart can be very helpful in maintaining your overall well-being.
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