The 3 Types of Driver Distractions
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
According to the NHTSA, over 3,331 people were killed and over 387,000 injured in motor vehicle accidents where distracted driving was a factor. About 10% of all fatal crashes and 17 percent of all accidents that caused injuries. The 3 types of driver distractions include smoking and messing with vehicle controls. Regardless of the distraction, distracted drivers can cost
Umbilical Cord Related Birth Injuries
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Birth Injuries
Having a baby should be a happy occasion. Delivering a baby should happen without complications. Sometimes there are problems involving the baby’s umbilical cord that lead to birth injury or death during delivery. When this happens, you may be wondering why and what should you do now. Understanding why umbilical cord related birth injuries may
Houston’s Most Dangerous Jobs
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Workplace Injuries
Loggers had the most dangerous civilian job in the U.S. in 2014, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ recently updated Census of Fatal Occupation Injuries. Some of Houston’s most dangerous jobs made the list of deadliest jobs. Fishermen Commercial fishermen had the second deadliest occupation in 2014. Fishermen lost their lives at a rate of
Employer Records in an 18 Wheeler Accident Investigation
BY Chelsie King Garza FILED UNDER: Highway Crashes
All of our employers keep records about us. They may include our resume or job application. Those records can include our personal information, including tax documents. Employer records can also include information about our job performance including reviews and write-ups for breaking the rules. Employer records in an 18 wheeler accident investigation can be critical.