For a lot of folks, gearing up for Thanksgiving also means gearing up for Black Friday shopping -- and Small Business Saturday. Like many people in the United States, you may be doing a lot of your shopping online, but those in-store sales during the entire Black...
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Car Accidents
Pickup trucks are always getting larger. Here’s why that’s dangerous.
It goes without saying that a pickup truck can cause much more damage to a pedestrian or another vehicle than a smaller car can. It’s worrying, then, that the trucks you see on the road are becoming increasingly long, tall and wide for various reasons. This growth...
What to do if your car ends up in the water
While most car accidents do not end up with one vehicle in the water, the statistics do indicate that there are hundreds of such deaths every year. Many times, it’s because people are unsure of what to do, and it’s a high-pressure situation that makes it hard to...
3 types of drivers you want to avoid on the roads
While you cannot judge a book by its cover, you can get a good idea of what is inside. The same applies to drivers. You cannot tell everything about them from inside your vehicle, but you can pick up clues about how likely they are to crash into you. Driving...
What is a secondary collision and why is it so dangerous?
Car accidents happen often in the San Antonio, Texas, area. Unfortunately, many accidents involve secondary collisions, which can be very dangerous for a few reasons. What is a secondary collision? When a motor vehicle accident occurs, it usually doesn't just end...
Is fatigued driving dangerous?
Taking to the roads when tired, sluggish or under the weather comes with dangers. A drowsy driver could cause a fatal accident on a Texas highway. Every commuter, including those operating cars, trucks and motorcycles, could cause a deadly collision when fatigued. Not...
Texas is among the worst states in the country for drunk driving
Driving in San Antonio can be both scenic and chaotic, much like any other major urban area. However, local roads might not be as safe as those in other metros. A recent study shows that Texas ranks as the fourth worst state for drunk driving in the United States....
Trucks take longer to stop and their brakes are often defective
Most of the products on store shelves in Texas and around the country are delivered to retailers by semi-tractor trailers that can weigh as much as 40 tons. While large commercial vehicles play an important role in the economy, they are often involved in accidents...
The risks of distracted driving
People who drive distracted create an increased risk for accidents. Even though the dangers are known, the Center for Disease Control reports that as many as 39% of teenagers choose to text and drive. Each day in the State of Texas, distracted driving is a contributor...
Traumatic brain injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents
Texas sees its fair share of motor vehicle accidents each year. Some of these accidents are harmless while others can result in life-changing injuries. One of the most serious injuries that a person can sustain in a motor vehicle accident is a traumatic brain injury....