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...
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Car Accidents
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,...
3 siblings and their friend die in a single accident
There has been some tragic news out of Texas lately, as three siblings all passed away in the same car accident, along with one of their friends. It appears that the group was all heading to a dance competition together when they got involved in the crash. Another...
Car accidents can damage your mental health
So many people place a heavy importance on physical damages that victims suffer after an accident. While, of course, physical recovery after a car accident is vital, it is also important to acknowledge the mental recovery too.Perhaps you were in a car accident and...
Texas leads the nation for drowsy drivers
You can blame the heat, the long desolate roads or even the need to work longer hours, but Texans are a tired bunch. There is nothing wrong with being a little tired, but when you decide to drive while being extremely drowsy, the results could be deadly. In an...
Understanding vehicular homicide in Texas
Losing a loved one due to a car accident is something that no-one should ever have to go through. Knowing that the irresponsible actions of another person could have caused the death of your loved one can feel like too much to bear.It is important that you take the...
Drowsy driving: how dangerous is it?
It is likely that you have been in a situation where you exhibited symptoms of drowsiness while driving. Your eyelids start to droop, your thoughts become less coherent, you find that you need to slam on the brakes in order to stop for a red light or the car in front...
Serious, sometimes disabling e-scooter accidents on the rise
Ever since tech companies began placing electronic scooters in Austin and cities across the U.S., injuries have been much more prevalent and serious than many people realize. Trauma centers are reporting daily accidents -- nationwide there could be as many as 1,000...