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9 Nov

How Do Company Finances Affect the Number of On-the-Job Injuries?

There are roughly 3.5 million injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace each year in the U.S. A study from the University of Texas in Dallas gathered data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual Survey of ...

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7 Nov

Could This $720 Million Bond Help Decrease the Number of Traffic Deaths in Austin?

Last year, there were 102 traffic deaths in Austin, which is the most in the city’s history. In response, a new option was put on the voter ballot for a $720 million bond that aims to decrease that number by funding ...

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2 Nov

Can Prescription Medications Impair Drivers?

While most people associate impaired driving with alcohol, they may not realize that certain commonly prescribed medications can dangerously impair their ability to drive. Some researchers believe those who drive under t...

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1 Nov

Are You Voting For the $720 Million Mobility Bond?

Many are talking about the new Proposition 1, which is whether the city will receive a $720 million mobility bond that supposedly will help improve Austin’s traffic conditions and decrease the number of accidents on th...

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31 Oct

Are Festival Organizers to Blame for the 2014 SXSW Car Crash That Killed Four and Injured 20 Others?

In 2014, a drunk driver plowed through late-night music fans on Red River Street during SXSW. The car smashed into multiple pedestrians, a taxi, a moped, a bicycle and a van before coming to a halt. Four pedestrians died...

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26 Oct

Why is This Family Outraged by Texas Medical Malpractice Laws?

In 2014, a mother lost her baby due to a traumatic birth injury caused by the doctor’s improper use of forceps during the baby’s delivery. The forceps caused a brain injury that became fatal. The parents of the infan...

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24 Oct

Are Austin Construction Companies Putting Workers at Risk?

Two separate Austin construction companies have been cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for exposing workers to workplace accidents. The first construction occurred in downtown Austin when ...

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19 Oct

Are Drunk Pedestrians Safe in Austin?

A man fell while crossing South First Street at night and was killed in a pedestrian accident last month. As it turns out, the pedestrian was likely under the influence of alcohol while he was crossing the street. Accord...

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17 Oct

What Caused This Austin Truck Accident Involving Three Semi-Trucks?

Earlier this month, the northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near the Oltorf exit were shut down for six hours after an Austin truck accident involving three semi-trucks occurred, spilling fuel onto the highway. According t...

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12 Oct

Why is Texas Leading the Nation in Fatal Truck Accidents?

While fatal truck accidents have declined nationwide over the last few years, they have actually increased in Texas. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatal truck accidents account for appr...

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10 Oct

Will Texas Workers’ Compensation Law Change Soon?

Recently, the Oklahoma Supreme Court decided to strike down opt-out provision from the state’s workers’ compensation law. An “opt-out” provision allows employer to refuse to participate in the state’s workers�...

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10 Oct

Halloween Safety Tips

The excitement of Halloween can sometimes distract adults and children from the fact that there are major safety hazards on this particular night. Here are some tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C...

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5 Oct

Is Your Cell Phone Dangerous?

Samsung Electronics Co has been under fire this year for the much anticipated release of the Galaxy Note 7 cell phone, which apparently came with an unexpected but explosive feature. There were more than 92 reports of th...

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3 Oct

The Austin Police Department is Cracking Down on Distracted Driving

The Austin Police Department (APD) is finding creative ways to crack down on distracted driving. Members of APD’s Highway Enforcement are boarding city buses to act as spotters for a group of police officers on motorcy...

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28 Sep

How Did This Infant Sustain a Second-Degree Burn in a Marble Falls Medical Clinic?

A few months ago, the parents brought an 11-day-old infant to a Marble Falls medical clinic for a two-week screening. A medical assistant heated up a gel pack to help with blood sampling. When the medical assistant place...

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