Each year, distracted driving is the cause of hundreds of thousands of accidents nationwide. In Texas alone, there were 80,000 car crashes involving distracted drivers in 2020 – drivers who were talking, browsing, or texting on their cell phone, eating, reading, adjusting the radio and…
Distracted driving is a widespread issue across the United States, including Texas. In 2018, almost one in five car accidents in Texas were due to distracted driving, a total of nearly 100,000. Of those accidents, more than 2,300 involved serious injuries, and close to 400…
In 2020 across Texas, people recognized the need to protect themselves by social distancing and wearing masks to stop the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, as they tried to keep themselves safe from the virus, they did not keep themselves safe in their cars by wearing…
In June, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a permitless carry law allowing Texans to carry handguns without being trained or licensed. House Bill 1927 has been lauded by state Republicans, but gun safety advocates worry that the policy change will increase deadly shootings. One area…
The nationwide lockdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic had several unintended consequences, from toilet paper hoarding to mass unemployment. It also had a surprising effect on the dangers of the road. Instead of empty roads causing a decrease in traffic fatalities in 2020, they actually…
As of September 1, Texans will be allowed to carry handguns throughout the state without having a license or training. On June 16, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 1927. HB 1927 is a permitless carry law that allows adults 21 and older…
Summertime means the kids are out of school, and for many, that means vacation time. A theme park can be an all-inclusive fun way to burn some energy and make your kids happy. About 335 million people visit a U.S. theme park every year, and…
Two months ago, one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States hit Louisiana. Hurricane Ida killed 115 people, and experts estimate that it will cost insurers a staggering $30 billion because of the extensive property damage it left behind. After…
Back in March 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it was strengthening the existing warnings about serious behavior and mood-related side effects associated with asthma medication Singulair (montelukast) and its generics. The drug already had warnings about mental health side effects,…
Childhood sexual abuse claims have been a constant in the news for years. Widespread crimes within institutions and organizations like the Boy Scouts of America and Roman Catholic Church have been exposed, and billions of dollars have been paid through victim settlements over the last…
