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Truck accidents can cause a variety of serious injuries, and one of the most common injuries is brain damage, which often ranges from mild to severe. A brain injury may drastically impair your quality of life. In some cases, these injuries can be fatal. If you or a loved one sustained a head or brain...

Cement is found on just about every construction site across Texas. It forms the foundation of concrete floors and walls in various structures, driveways, and sidewalks. Additionally, cement is a crucial component in the mixture of mortar and grout for bricklaying and tiling. The widespread use of cement and concrete in residential and commercial construction...

Most newer vehicles are equipped with front crash prevention systems. These systems are advanced safety features designed to help prevent collisions or reduce their severity by alerting the driver and taking automatic corrective action if necessary. However, two new studies have found that these systems are not as effective at preventing collisions with large trucks...

Many drivers develop bad driving habits, ranging from texting while driving to not using turn signals. Sometimes, making safe driving resolutions can be challenging. However, doing so can prevent car accidents and save lives. Any small distraction or misjudgment when driving can be deadly. In 2021, the U.S. recorded 3,522 deaths due to distracted driving,...

Bicyclists in San Antonio often face infrastructural challenges that hinder safety. One of the primary challenges is the lack of sufficient dedicated and protected bike lanes. Without these, bicyclists often have to share the road with motor vehicles, which can be dangerous. The good news is that new bicycle lanes will be coming to downtown...

Speeding poses a significant and life-threatening risk to all road users. In 2021, 12,330 people died from car accidents caused by speeding. That accounts for 29% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. San Antonio is also facing a problem with speed. As we wrote about in September, speeding-related crash fatalities in San Antonio...

Distracted driving car accidents have become a concerning issue on America's roadways. Many drivers have become increasingly reliant on technology and multitasking. That's why thousands of people lose their lives each year on our nation's roads and highways. The consequences of these accidents can range from minor injuries to life-altering tragedies. The San Antonio car...

The numbers are clear: speeding kills. Speeding-related crash fatalities in San Antonio increased in 2022 despite a decrease in the number of collisions caused by speeding drivers in the city, according to car accident data compiled by the Texas Department of Transportation (Texas DOT). "We've seen way too many lives lost in crashes caused by...

Drivers continue to exceed the speed limit, making speeding the number one contributing factor in Texas traffic crashes. Changing posted speed limits is a frequently suggested tactic to reduce crashes. But a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that, in a given situation, it is difficult to predict how a change...

What's causing the nation's alarming trend in pedestrian fatalities? At least 7,508 people were killed in pedestrian accidents in the United States in 2022, according to a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) – the highest number of pedestrian fatalities in the country since 1981. "Every day, 20 people go for a...