Are charter buses safe?

If you play sports or enjoy traveling, at one time, you probably rode on a charter bus, also called a tour bus or motorcoach. They are big. They feel safe. But are they really? Some are. Unfortunately, some are not, and here is a look at why. Driver training The drivers of cha...

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Percentage of older Americans dying in workplace accidents grows

For many Texans, the decision to continue working even as they approach ages at which it is reasonable to retire or cut back on hours can be made for many reasons, personal and financial. However, workplace accidents can happen to anyone and research indicates that a growing numb...

How to share the road with semi-trucks

On May 9, a semi-truck collided with an SUV in Sweetwater, resulting in multiple injuries. According to a preliminary synopsis from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the driver of the tractor-trailer was switching lanes and did not notice the SUV in the other lane. This Swee...

How bicycles can be defective

You may have spent a lot of money on a bicycle only to have the nagging feeling something is wrong. Or perhaps you had no warning at all until the day the bicycle failed, causing you to be seriously injured. There are many reasons bicycles can be defective, and it may be that any...

Acknowledging the dangers of trucks on roads

We see them every day on Texas roads and highways. A school bus passing by, a dump truck loaded with stones, a garbage truck, an 18-wheeler trailer. Yet, how often do we stop to think about just how much larger and heavier these motor vehicles are than the little passenger cars t...

How common are brain injuries?

It is common knowledge among scientists and the medical community that the brain is among the most complex and important organs in the human body. Unfortunately, due to its location on the body, situated inside the head, it is not uncommon during accidents for the brain to suffer...

What Texas oil field workers need to know

Oil fields may offer excellent opportunities for many workers. However, like any industry with a great deal of outdoor work and a lot of machinery, oil field work can present numerous hazards. Knowing about the most common types of accidents and what to do should you suffer one c...

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words—and Can Make Your Truck Crash Case

"A picture is worth a thousand words."  This phrase became part of the English language before most of us were born. Its meaning is clear: Pictures are powerful, especially when describing complex, emotional, life-changing events. And there are some things that require a pict...

More full size cars receiving top IIHS designations

For the past few years, two things have arguably drawn car buyers to specific models: crashworthiness designs and crash avoidance systems. Indeed, crash avoidance systems may not be available on every model, but the importance of having a car designed to protect its occupants can...

4 common injuries in the oil industry

There are numerous career opportunities in the oil industry. However, these jobs may come with their own special risks. While great strides have been made in preventing injuries and fatalities while on the worksites, there is much work that needs to be done. Despite a 38 percent ...