The Texas Legislature has passed two bills to make our roads safer statewide and reduce preventable tragedies. The bills were inspired by one of the most devastating crashes in Texas history. In 2021, a pileup involving 133 vehicles on Interstate 35W left six people dead…
A family battles a crippling disease that can be invisible for years and become so painful has been nicknamed “the Suicide Disease.” A health system whose leaders are heavy-handed and seemingly uncaring. For those who suffer from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), the recent Netflix…
In the car-dependent city of Dallas, there are bound to be car accidents. But did you know that Dallas has one of the highest rates of car accidents in a city per year?
Although it requires no license or learner’s manual, being a pedestrian is serious business. In 2021 more than 60,000 individuals were injured in pedestrian accidents nationwide, and 7,388 pedestrians were killed, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s last report. When a
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic are studying whether human stem cells can help treat complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and the results could lead to medical breakthroughs. There’s currently no cure for the condition, which can be debilitating and leaves sufferers in tremendous pain. Current
A California woman was among the first women to sue cosmetics giant L’Oréal and other hair straightening manufacturers, claiming their products were responsible for her reproductive health issues.
Any accident that causes an injury or, in the worst-case scenario, death can have an extensive impact and sometimes change a person’s life. It may affect a person’s emotional health, work, relationships, and enjoyment of life. Personal injuries can also cause chronic health struggles, not…
Most Americans who work full-time will spend nearly one-third of their lives on the job. And if your job involves machinery, exposure to chemicals or weather, construction, or another inherently dangerous element, chances are you will be injured at work at some point. According to…
Fatal traffic crashes are on the rise in the U.S., according to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2021, nearly 43,000 people were killed nationwide in car accidents — the highest number since 2005. That’s an average of 117 deaths…
At some point in your life, there’s a good chance that you will be injured due to someone else’s negligence. You may have to spend time in the hospital, miss work, or go to battle with your insurance company after your injury or accident. And…
When you’re injured unexpectedly, you’re faced with sudden turmoil. Doctor and hospital visits can lead to hefty medical bills, and time away from work can create financial stress. Additionally, the mental toll of an injury can be tremendous. Accident victims are often diagnosed with post-traumatic…
A large portion of the State of Texas was under a Winter Storm Warning for possible ice and snow in late January 2023, and people began to contemplate another round of winter weather and hazardous driving. When you think of extreme winter weather, Texas probably…
