11

Mar

Tips for a Safer Bicycle Ride

Unfortunately, not all bike rides end safely for a cyclist. Accidents between a cyclist and a vehicle are all too common. For this reason, it is important that all cyclists abide by the rules of the road and learn ways to keep themselves safe while biking. A safe bike ride always...

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11

Mar

Bicycle Helmet Laws in Texas

Currently, there are no state laws requiring any bicyclist of any age in the state of Texas to wear a bicycle helmet. It is still recommended, though, that all bicyclists wear a helmet every time they are on a bike. Studies have proven that wearing a helmet while on a bike reduce...

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11

Mar

Sharrow Lanes: Benefits and Laws for Using Them

Bicyclists and drivers on Texas roads may have recently seen lanes newly marked with a bicycle and two chevrons. These lanes are known as sharrow lanes and have recently been approved by the Federal Highway Administration for use in Texas and across the entire country. Sharrow la...

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11

Mar

The Nationwide Impact of Washington State’s E-DUI Law

Many states have texting and driving laws but still allow drivers to hold their phone up to their ear to talk on it. However, with Washington State's new E-DUI law, those laws may soon see sweeping changes across the country. The nationwide impact of Washington State’...

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11

Mar

Be Extra Careful Out there on August 2

“August 2 is the deadliest driving day of the year. There were more traffic fatalities (505) due to motor vehicle crashes on this date than any other of the calendar year over a 5-year span (2012-2016)” - Insurance Institute for Highway SafetyMembers of the Insu...

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11

Mar

Dog Safety In Our Communities

Let me start by saying that I love dogs. My wife and I are kept in line by a black and tan miniature dachshund named Maggie Mae. We actively support the Legacy Humane Society. This is not intended to discourage anyone from spending time with their favorite four-legged friend. Ove...

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11

Mar

Common Workplace Injuries

According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas sees an average of 250,000 workplace injuries and illnesses every year. This high number is not surprising, considering that the major industries in Texas are some of the most dangerous in the country. Construction, manufact...

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11

Mar

Recovering at Home from a Concussion

A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when the head and brain move quickly back and forth, causing the brain cells to stretch, twist or contort; and sometimes to hit the wall of the skull and swell. It typically happens after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. While every co...

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11

Mar

Bicyclist from McKinney Dies after Saturday Crash in Frisco

Today I saw this headline in the local McKinney paper and it compelled me to say something hopefully to help save a life. The bicyclist killed was hit from behind in the early morning hours on Saturday on Independence Parkway in Frisco. In Collin County we have many large multila...

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11

Mar

What to Do After an Out-of-State Car Accident

Texas is next to many great areas to explore like Louisiana, New Mexico, and even Mexico—so when Texans travel outside the state and find themselves in a car accident they should know what to do. First, they should take the steps they would take had the car accident happened...

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