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Tips for Recovering from a Concussion If you’ve recently been in a car accident, or involved in another type of accident such as a fall, you may have incurred a bump or blow to the head which has resulted in a concussion. Concussions are the most common form of mild traumatic brain injury, and…

New Study to Examine Needs of the Older Driver As teenagers, when we first passed our driver’s exams and got the keys to the family car, we stepped into our first taste of adult independence. For senior drivers, being able to drive can also be associated with independence. Despite this, there has been a…

Just How Safe for Driving Is Your Hands-Free Technology? Most people these days know of the perils of driving while distracted. As our awareness of the potentially fatal consequences of distracted driving grows, more and more drivers these days are turning to hands-free technology, much of it voice-based, in the hopes of avoiding the…

Thinking About Buying a Car for Your Teen Driver? It doesn’t seem that long ago that your teen was just a baby, learning how to walk. And now here he or she is, standing in front of you, brand new driver’s license in hand. If you’ve been thinking about buying your teen driver a…

Are You Using the Proper Child’s Safety Restraint System? One of the things we do most often with our children is drive them around from place to place. If you’re like most parents, you’ve invested in a child restraint system to help protect your child in the event of a motor vehicle accident. While…

Do Random Traffic Stops and DUI Arrests Really Work To Stop Drinking and Driving? We all know that drinking and driving can have very serious consequences – consequences that are recognized by state laws across the nation. But have you ever wondered how effective these laws are at deterring people from getting behind the…

Feeling a Slight “Buzz”? Don’t Reach for Your Car Keys Just Yet These days, everyone knows the dangers of drinking and driving. But what if the amount of alcohol you’ve drunk is below Texas’s legal limit of 0.08 percent BAC (blood alcohol concentration)? You know if you got into your car and drove, you…

The Dangers of Driving While Drowsy Feeling sleepy but really have to get somewhere? Driving while fatigued is never a good idea, but just how dangerous is it to get behind the wheel when you can barely keep your eyes open? According to a recent research report, the risks of driving while you’re drowsy…

Motorcycle Safety Tips for All Drivers When most people think about motorcycle safety, their first thought is often about the things that motorcycle riders can do. But it’s important to remember that all drivers share the road, and while there are safety tips that motorcycle riders can implement, there are also safety tips that…

Is a Restaurant or Bar Liable for a Drunk Driver? With all the news about the criminal trial of former Dallas Cowboy Josh Brent, it is important to understand how a restaurant or bar may be held responsible if someone is injured or killed by a drunk driver.  Keep in mind that the standard…