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Deaths on Houston’s Roads
Houston area roads still suffered a significantly high number of deaths in 2019 and will likely pass 2018’s total. A recent study examined the greater Houston area consisting of Harris County and the seven adjacent counties. In these counties, local police, prosecutors, and transportation officials…
Being a Pedestrian is More Dangerous Than Ever
Over the last decade, the number of Americans killed while walking increased by 35%, and 2016 was the deadliest year for pedestrians since 1990. According to the “Pedestrian Danger Index,” created by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition, Texas is ranked as…
Child Drownings
Currently, Texas is leading the nation in the number of drowning accidents involving children. Particularly, Harris County is the most frequent location of child related drownings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is an annual average of 3,536 fatal unintentional…
Are Electric Scooters Safe?
Electric scooters sailed onto the Texas traffic scene last summer amid wary news coverage of the latest phase of what is now called “micromobility.” Immediately popular with the public, especially the 18 to 29-year-old crowd, these scooters are legal on city roads with a speed…
Offshore Injuries: Companies Want You to Trust Them While They Work Against You
It is no secret that working offshore can be very dangerous work. Because the maritime industry has been around for centuries, the law in the United States has been able to develop so that there are a lot of rules and regulations governing the responsibilities…
E-Cigarettes Can Be a Ticking Time Bomb in Your Pocket
E-cigarettes, also called “e-cigs” or “vapes,” are relatively new products intended to replace traditional cigarettes. Since 2008, e-cigarette sales have exploded from $20 million in annual sales to a $4 billion market. Given the increasingly popularity of e-cigarettes, many companies have attempted to jump on…
The Increased Dangers of Vaping
The evidence is growing on the dangers of vaping. The New York Times has just reported a second death of a person has occurred due to severe lung illness that developed after vaping. This death occurred in Oregon and the investigation revealed the individual who…
Vehicle Speed And Age Increase The Risk Of Serious Injury For Pedestrians
Pedestrians of any age are likely to suffer severe injuries when hit by a vehicle – and that risk goes up with increased speed and increased age. A recent study by the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety confirmed when vehicles strike pedestrians – the results…
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