Many victims of accidents unfortunately suffer orbital fractures. This means that the orbit, which is a portion of the skull where the eyes are held in place in an eye socket, has been fractured. An orbital fracture can harm a victim’s vision as well as the function of their throat, nose, and ear. In severe cases, a victim may also
If you have been involved in an automobile accident in Houston, you are probably physically injured, emotionally distressed, and uncertain of what to do. You are not alone. Almost three million Americans are injured in the U.S. every year. If you are injured, you have the right to seek compensation from the other driver. Every case is different, but generally
Motor vehicle accidents are one common cause of amputations. In many cases, an amputation is necessary in order to save the patient’s life. An amputation can be life altering and can have a negative impact on the amputation victim’s future. An amputation can affect the individual’s career and home life. In addition to the emotional and physical toll of an
Tens of thousands of Americans are injured in traffic accidents in the U.S. each year, and millions more are injured. It doesn’t matter how safe a driver you are, it is likely that you will be involved in at least one serious car accident in your lifetime. If you are involved in an automobile accident, the most important thing you
Summer is upon us and that means teens are loose on the roads. According to a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the highest number of teen deaths occur during the year’s “100 deadliest days” between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The study found that in 2013, over 371,000 people were injured and 2,927 were killed in
Road rage is a big problem on Texas roads. “Road rage” is another term for driving aggressively and venting anger. It’s fairly common for drivers to lose their temper or display anger because of some type of traffic disturbance. Drivers with road rage frequently use their vehicles in retaliation for some perceived slight. They may make sudden, threatening maneuvers, which
As more states choose to legalize medical marijuana and recreational marijuana, more and more drivers are driving under the influence of drugs. The percentage of drivers who tested positive for marijuana or illegal drugs rose from 12.7 percent in 2007 to 15.1 percent in 2014. The data came from voluntary roadside surveys conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
The Texas Senate approved a bill that will keep secret the names and other information about people who are involved in traffic accidents. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 20 – 10. This bill, if it becomes law, will mark a significant change. Normally this information is public and is used to report the news and events
Last year, Texas had the most work zone crash fatalities by far over any other state. In 2014, there were 146 work zone crash fatalities in Texas, which was a 20 percent increase over 2013. The state with the second largest number of work zone fatalities was Florida, which had 69. Many people assume that most people who are killed
A recent study found that teens who have been in a vehicle with an impaired driver are more likely themselves to drive while impaired. The study also found that the more times they are driven around by an impaired driver, the more dangerous their own driving habits become. The study surveyed 2,500 U.S. students every year between the 10th and 12th grades