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26 Jan

Are Icy Road Fatalities Common in Texas?

According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Texas is one of the leading states for icy road fatalities, despite being a Southern state associated with warm weather. In fact, Texas i...

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23 Jan

Do Falling Objects Lead to Workplace Fatalities?

A young male employee at a Lowe’s store in Lubbock, Texas died when a stack of wood fell on top of him. Lowe’s headquarters has already sent internal investigators to the scene. The Occupational Safety and Health Adm...

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21 Jan

Are Car Crashes Due to Speeding Common in Travis County?

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, Travis County is one of five counties in Texas that sees over 1,000 speeding-related car crashes each year. Overall, Travis County came in fourth in 2013 for the most ...

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20 Jan

How Will the Lower Maintenance Tax Rate Affect Texas Workers’ Comp?

Austin Workers’ Compensation Attorney Explains Texas Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Ryan Brannan has determined that the maintenance tax rate, which applies to insurance companies, will decrease. This is not unus...

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19 Jan

What is the New Hands-Free Law?

The city of Austin is reminding Austin drivers of the new hands-free ordinance, which prohibits the use of all hand-held devices for anyone driving a vehicle or riding a bicycle. The law went into effect January 1, 2015....

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16 Jan

How Often Do Cars Crash Into Buildings?

Car crashes into buildings are surprisingly common. According to Rob Reiter, the co-founder of the Storefront Safety Council, on average, about 60 vehicles will crash into a commercial building in the United States every...

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14 Jan

Is Crossing the Interstate on Foot Dangerous?

Recently, a man was killed in Georgetown, Texas while attempting to run across IH-35 on a Saturday night. While this unfortunate accident may seem rare, pedestrian fatalities on interstates are more common than people re...

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12 Jan

What Kinds of Fines Could C & H Die Casting Inc. Face?

C & H Die Casting Inc. of Troy, Texas is facing a possible $66,400 in fines for violating 15 safety and health standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), including electrical shock haz...

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9 Jan

What Cars Are Best for Avoiding Serious Car Accidents?

This year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) did some research to compile some recommendations for the safest affordable vehicles for younger drivers. Inexperienced drivers aged 16 to 24 have more fatal c...

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7 Jan

How Common Are Head-On Collisions?

The Texas Department of Transportation reports that 523 people were killed in head-on collisions in Texas in 2013. This type of collision is arguably the most dangerous as the force of two drivers headed directly at e...

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5 Jan

Are Music Festivals Dangerous?

South by Southwest (SXSW) is one of Austin’s greatest annual events, as musicians and music fans from all over the world come to our city to attend the music festival. Unfortunately, the last SXSW included a car accid...

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2 Jan

Can Bicycling Lead to Major Injuries?

Ryan Trebon, a professional cyclist, is hoping to race in the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross Championship scheduled for January 2015 in Austin. He is currently recovering from three rib fractures and two vertebrae fractures suf...

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31 Dec

Are Car Wrecks Caused by Fallen Debris or Cargo Common?

This month, a traffic accident in Austin caused a cargo of grapefruit to scatter along a section of I-35, placing other vehicles in danger. Luckily, no one was hurt in this particular accident, but other motorists are no...

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29 Dec

What Are the Bicycle Laws in Austin?

Austin, Texas has a vibrant biking culture, including many bicycle rental shops, biking tours and bike paths. As the population grows, Austin is likely to see more bicyclists. Whether you are moving to Austin, visiting o...

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26 Dec

How Many School Bus Accidents Happen Annually?

Last month an Austin Independent School District bus accident occurred on W. Ben White Boulevard, injuring one person. Luckily, no children were on board at the time of the accident. Texas school buses transport appro...

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