car accident’
911 Dispatchers More Prone to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Workers who have been injured in a workplace accident or any kind of serious accident may be at risk for Post traumatic stress disorder. A new study finds that 911 dispatchers in Texas may be at a higher risk of suffering Post traumatic stress disorder because of the stresses of their job.
The study was conducted by the Northern Illinois University. The researchers found that 911 dispatchers were at a much higher risk of developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder because they had a much more direct and frequent exposure to trauma. For most people in Texas, coming across the...
High Risks of Pot-Related Accidents Involving Teenagers in Pearland
Monday, March 19th, 2012
Teenage drivers in Pearland are at the highest risk of accidents, because of peer pressure, their inexperience, and their vulnerability to external influences like alcohol and drug use which can affect their ability to drive safely. A new survey finds that 19 % of teenagers have driven a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana.
The survey which was conducted by Students against Destructive Decisions and Liberty Mutual Insurance, found that more and more teenagers are thinking nothing of driving while under the influence of marijuana. In fact, many teenagers believe that driving while on pot, could actually help them...
Researchers Recommend Quick Surgery to Help Spinal Injury Victims
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Deer Park patients suffering from an upper spinal cord injury that ultimately leads to paralysis could benefit if surgery is performed on them immediately after the injury. According to new research by Canadian scientists, patients who have suffered an injury to the cervical spine region, and have surgery within 24 hours after the injury, were found to show much better progress towards recovery, compared to patients who had surgery a couple of days after the injury.
Approximately 30% of all spinal cord injuries occur in the cervical upper spine region. These are serious injuries, which can cause quadriplegia, or paralysis...
Cypress Man Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Katy bar
Friday, February 24th, 2012
A Cypress man, whose daughter was killed in a drunk driving accident, has filed a lawsuit against a bar in Katy. The lawsuit alleges that the bar was negligent in serving the intoxicated motorist alcohol even when he showed signs of being drunk. The lawsuit was filed against The Bayou Sports Bar and Grill.
The accident occurred in 2010, when the drunk driver crashed into a vehicle being driven by a female motorist. The accident killed the woman. Just before the accident, the man had been drinking alcohol at The Bayou Sports Bar and Grill. According to the lawsuit, the...
New Crash Test Dummy Promises Greater Accident Protection for Pasadena Child Passengers
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Federal authorities will soon begin using a new older child-sized crash test dummy in order to evaluate the stability and safety of booster seats manufactured for older child passengers.
Auto accidents are the number one cause of death for American children, and pediatricians have recently begun recommending that children be restrained in booster seats until they reach the age of 8. The current crash test dummy that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration uses to test the safety of booster seats is designed to represent a 6-year old child. This new crash test dummy represents an older, heavier child, who...
Two Children Injured in Houston Minivan Rollover Accident
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
Two children were seriously injured when the minivan they were traveling in, flipped over, causing them to be ejected from the window. The 2 children, a 10-year-old girl, and a 9-year-old boy, had to be airlifted to a Houston hospital.
The minivan was traveling on the Northwest Freeway, when it overturned. A total of 7 people were injured in the accident, and 5 of them were injured seriously enough to be taken to the hospital.
Minivans, along with sports utility vehicles and pickup trucks are notoriously prone to rollover accidents. The design of these vehicles includes a high center of gravity,...
Intelligent Cars Could Reduce Accident Risks in Galveston
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
It sounds like something out of the future, but Galveston car accident lawyers are happy to report that the future could be here sooner than we expected. Granted, auto communication technologies that allow cars to talk to each other as well as to traffic safety features, may not be widely available in automobiles for some years, but they're already garnering plenty of positive reviews.
Consumer Reports has reviewed the technology in its Annual Auto Issue. According to the consumer safety group, it has been impressed by the technology and the potential safety benefits attached.
The entire system...
Automakers Asked to Cut Down Distracting Devices in Cars
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Motorists in the Galena Park region may be at risk of accidents when they drive cars that offer a variety of inbuilt high-tech gadgets. Increasing consumer demand has led to automakers offering consumers a wide array of gizmos in their automobiles. The more gizmos at a motorist’s fingertips, the higher the risk of being distracted and causing an accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants the auto industry to show more responsibility, and follow certain guidelines for the introduction of technology in these vehicles.
According to the agency, it is very concerned at the risk of distraction from all...
Roundabouts Linked to Reduced Risk of Accidents
Friday, February 17th, 2012
Reaction in Texas to roundabouts tends to be mixed. While many drivers are now convinced that roundabouts are an essential feature of safe road design, others believe that they involve an increased risk of accidents. The main concern is that drivers may not be able to accurately gauge the time gap that is required to enter a roundabout. However, new research finds that that those concerns may be unfounded.
In a roundabout design, vehicles entering must yield to the vehicles that are already in the roundabout. According to the research, even when a motorist is not able to judge the...
Headlight Glare Can Affect Senior Drivers
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
There’s no doubt that automobile headlights have gotten brighter over the years. However, just because headlights are brighter doesn't necessarily mean that they are high on the glare factor. However, Houston car accident lawyers find that some categories of drivers like senior drivers may be adversely impacted by such bright lights.
Most manufacturers follow design standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the design and manufacture of headlights. Many of these headlights are designed to reduce glare. However, there can be a number of factors that increase the glare in the deadlight. For instance, when...
