A recent car accident in Texas had already claimed one life, but it recently took a second after a teenager passed away in the hospital.According to reports, a 2020 Nissan Armada ran a red light and hit a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. This happened close to 11 p.m. on...
– David Komie
Car Accidents
The most dangerous types of distracted driving
Distracted driving is being exposed as one of the most troublesome causes of car accidents. Distracted driving is completely preventable, but in our fast-paced, stressful lives, driving while distracted is unfortunately very common.If you have recently been involved...
Sleep deprivation can be risky for new parents and their children
When you think about drowsy drivers, you may picture a trucker who has been on the road for too many hours, a factory worker driving home after working the night shift or an elderly person who does not realize he or she has epilepsy. However, there is another at-risk...
Helping your teenage child to avoid car accidents
Teenage drivers have a higher risk of becoming involved in an accident for several reasons. First, their lack of experience can lead them to make mistakes when dealing with a complex or stressful situation. Second, teens are statistically more likely to engage in...
The three key types of driving distractions
Everyone must pass a test to become a licensed driver, but the fact of the matter is not everyone is a great driver. And even great drivers make mistakes sometimes and get distracted. While more and more we are hearing about cell phones being the main cause of...
Understanding the meaning of recklessness in car accidents
Tragically, many people are killed or seriously injured in car accidents across the United States every year. While some instances of car wrecks were due to unforeseeable circumstances and could not have been prevented, others occur due to the sheer disregard some...
Austin scrambles to respond to electronic scooters
A lot has happened since late last year, when this blog last addressed the rapid rise of e-scooters in Austin. The battery- powered vehicles, made available via mobile app-based services, have been getting the attention of politicians, lawmakers, researchers and...
Why do we forget traumatic events?
You get into a car accident, but you have no idea what happened. You only know you were in a car accident because they tell you about it at the hospital. Your family members even come in and show you pictures of your car, which was completely destroyed in the wreck....
Man hits and kills teen sisters, then runs from the scene
A man in Texas allegedly hit and killed two teen girls, who were sisters, and then apparently tried to flee from the scene.The accident happened on Saturday, April 27, at about 9:20 p.m. The girls were riding with three others in a Honda sedan. When they reached the...
Why are they blocking traffic?
When you are in a hurry to get somewhere, little is more of an inconvenience than another vehicle blocking your way. And if you aren't careful, you may find yourself getting irritated without considering what happened or whether everyone's alright.In some instances,...