If you walk near traffic on a regular basis, or someone in your family often walks alongside the road, you need to review risk factors associated with pedestrian accidents. Moreover, it is vital to understand how prevalent these incidents are and the serious...

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Are you at risk for a pedestrian accident?
When pedestrians and vehicles meet unexpectedly, the results are usually more devastating for the individual on foot. Death for the pedestrian is common, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that almost 6,000 people died in such accidents in...
Can you lose your memory after a crash?
As a resident of Texas who got involved in a crash, you could spend weeks or even months recovering. Some of the effects can last even longer. For example, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) commonly occur after a crash. Unfortunately, TBIs affect many areas of your...
What are the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists in Texas?
Riding a bicycle is good for your mind, body and the environment. However, bicyclists in Texas face quite a few risks when sharing the road with other vehicles, such as cars and trucks. As a bicyclist, you must conduct yourself in a safe and responsible manner when...
Bicyclist deaths increase in Texas
As people look for different ways to stay healthy, enjoy the outdoors and even reduce their carbon footprint, they may well choose to ride a bike. Whether for pleasure, exercise or transportation, riding a bike offers many benefits to individuals and the environment....
What are dooring accidents?
Since bike lanes are separate from normal traffic lanes, you might feel safer riding your bicycle down a bike lane. However, just because you are riding in a bike lane does not mean that you are free from the risk of an auto accident. Sometimes an automobile may steer...
Pedestrians at risk in Texas, across U.S.
In the last few decades, the number of people opting to get outside and walk or run has been on the rise and awareness of the importance of activity in a healthy lifestyle has grown. Sadly, when taking to the streets on foot, people end up facing new risks to their...
Starting a new job, stress and bicycle accidents
For a lot of people, starting a new job can be a difficult undertaking. Familiarizing yourself with new co-workers, managers and employers can be a struggle, as well as adjusting to job responsibilities that may be very demanding or one may not have a lot of...
Pedestrian fatality rates were especially high in 2018
One look at the way U.S. cities are built and it becomes clear that they were designed for automobile traffic. It makes sense, given that cars are how most of us get around. But a city environment favorable to cars should at least be accommodating to pedestrians....