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Here at GreeningLaw, we see the tragic consequences of distracted driving in the faces of our injury clients. Here are 7 tips to avoid distracted driving. Ways to reduce texting and driving While we’re on the road, we often don’t even notice our attention’s been engaged by some distraction or other. After all, how…

This Cause of Distracted Driving May Surprise You While there’s no state-wide ban in Texas on the use of cellphones while driving, most of us know about the dangers of talking on the phone or texting while driving. But did you know there is another, quite common, cause of distracted driving which can lead…

Are Red Light Traffic Cameras Really That Effective? If you’ve ever been stuck with a traffic citation as a result of a red light traffic camera, you’ve probably wondered to yourself, just how effective are these red light traffic cameras anyway? According to a recent study commissioned by the Chicago Tribune, not as effective…

Traumatic Brain Injuries in Football: High-Tech Mouthguards and Smart Helmets If you’re the parent of a child who plays high school football, recent news about contact sports and traumatic brain injury may have made you a little nervous about your child’s safety while on the football field. The problem is a serious one which…

How Effective Are Motorcycle Partial Helmet Laws? Motorcyclists in Texas are governed by what’s known as a partial helmet law. Rather than a universal mandatory requirement for all motorcycle riders to wear helmets, under Texas law those under the age of 21 are required to wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. As well,…

Considering a Fetal Keepsake Ultrasound Video? The FDA Advises You to Reconsider For first time parents, pregnancy is an exciting and uncertain period of time. You know your lives will be forever changed with the birth of your baby, and at times you feel you can hardly bear the anticipation you’re feeling during the…

Bicyclist Fatalities: A Disturbing Urban Trend If you live in a city and enjoy riding your bicycle to get around, you’re part of a growing trend. In addition to the environmental benefits, riding a bicycle provides the exercise which scientific study after study has now demonstrated is essential for maintaining good health as we…

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…