Are you short on sleep? You’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control, fatigue is just about at epidemic levels in the U.S. population, with one in every three adults reporting that they don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. That translates into...
Car Accidents
4 things to do after a car accident
An accident can happen at any second. You’ll likely be startled, scared, confused and angry. It’s hard to know what you should do after an accident. But, being proactive can help your future. Here are four things you should immediately do after a car accident: 1. Call...
Tips for keeping teens safer in prom and graduation season
If you are a parent of a teen in the Dallas Metro area, chances are good that your teen will be attending the prom, its after-parties and many of the graduation parties that will be held in the coming weeks. Most parents encourage their teenagers to participate in...
Can car insurance cover someone’s lost wages after a wreck?
The injuries that result from car crashes can put people in the hospital, sometimes for weeks on end. An individual who has a compound or open fracture will require surgery to set and clean the broken bone and then weeks of recovery time to allow their body to heal....
Why do people cause wrong-way interstate accidents?
Every year, there are wrong-way accidents on the interstate. These are incredibly dangerous. In fact, they’re one of the types of accidents that are most likely to be fatal. They happen at very high speeds – both cars could have a combined speed of around 150 miles an...
Are teenage drivers really more dangerous?
Many people think teenage drivers are much more dangerous than drivers their own age. Yet, we were all teenagers once. Is there a reason behind the thinking, or is it similar to how some adults complain that teenagers’ tastes in music and fashion are awful? Reports...
Two ways that speeding influences car accidents
People are often frustrated when they get a speeding ticket because they didn’t think they were doing anything that serious. It feels like they are just being told to adhere to an arbitrary speed and then fined hundreds of dollars if they exceed it. But the reason for...
You are entitled to non-economic damages after a car accident
While most people know they can recover financial losses such as medical bills and lost wages after a car accident, they may not realize they are also entitled to non-economic damages. These damages are non-monetary, but this does not make them any less important. The...
What can you do to restrain your pet?
Many people take their dogs on road trips. Some of these trips are down to the dog park or vet. Other trips may be longer, such as when people see their relatives or perhaps they enjoy hiking with their furry friend. While you can train your pet to sit still in the...
Women are safer drivers, but more likely to be hurt or killed
Regardless of anybody’s personal views on the matter, studies have generally confirmed that, while women may not be better drivers than men, they’re certainly inclined to be safer. Male drivers tend to take more risky chances on the road, including speeding, than...