To many enthusiasts, a motorcycle celebrates and epitomizes freedom, danger, and adventure. When the “danger” aspect gets pushed too far, however, it leads to nearly 5,000 motorcycle fatalities a year. Whether you’re a hardcore biker or a recreational rider, here’s…
About 5 miles north of Tahoka, Texas on U.S. Highway 87, an SUV driven by a 19-year-old woman hit a truck and then crossed the median into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with an RV, said a Department of Public…
Cell phones have become an integral part of American daily life by providing users with numerous social and technological conveniences. Unfortunately, cell phones are also responsible for 78% of all distracted driving accidents in the United States. Despite endless awareness campaigns and…
Big-rig trucks hauling oversized loads are a common sight on Texas highways, where the state’s thriving economy leads to frequent transportation of large machinery across the region. While there are well-established legal requirements for moving oversized loads, many transportation companies…
Las lesiones cerebrales anóxicas se producen cuando el cerebro se ve privado de oxígeno; entre sus causas se incluyen los accidentes cerebrovasculares, la asfixia, la agresión física, la sobredosis de drogas, las reacciones alérgicas y la falta de oxígeno durante el parto. Los síntomas pueden incluir confusión, dolores de cabeza, cambios de comportamiento, problemas de memoria, ansiedad y dolor físico…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs after a blow or jolt to the head. When the head experiences sudden acceleration or deceleration, such as in an accident, the brain may be slower to catch up. When the brain ultimately does…
La anestesia general es una combinación habitual de medicamentos que se administra a los pacientes durante cirugías y procedimientos médicos. Cuando se administra correctamente, la anestesia deja a los pacientes inconscientes al sumirlos en un coma reversible. Mientras se encuentran en este estado, los pacientes experimentan parálisis, amnesia y analgesia. Esto…
Hay varios cascos de motocicleta que no cumplen con las normas de seguridad en el mercado y el Departamento de Transporte (DOT, por sus siglas en inglés) ha tomado recientemente medidas especiales con el objetivo de evitar que lleguen a manos de los motociclistas. La Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en Carreteras…
Unlike car accidents, trucking accidents are often more complicated due to the number of parties that can be held liable for the accident’s occurrence. In 2022, Texas saw over 38,000 crashes involving commercial vehicles, resulting in more than 14,500 injuries…