Whether it’s a fitness choice or simply the most practical decision, walking is a great way to get around. Sadly, completing a journey on foot comes with a number of risks. Pedestrians rarely get to operate in a space that is free from traffic and other hazards, and...
When you’re involved in an auto accident, one of the risks is that your ribs could be broken. The ribs may crack but stay in place, a painful but non-life-threatening injury, or they could break and move out of alignment, which could cause a life-threatening scenario....
As Dallas-Fort Worth leaders seek to make the area more conducive to cycling, sharrows are increasingly being used. A sharrow is a road marking that consists of two arrowhead-shaped lines (chevrons) over a bicyclist. Lanes with sharrows can be used by bicyclists as...
A catastrophic car accident can lead to a limb amputation, which may bring up other complications like phantom limb pain. As the name suggests, the pain is felt at the amputation site probably because nerves send conflicting signals to the brain. The pain can be mild...
Almost 2,000 miles of roads in Dallas have no sidewalks. That produces hazardous conditions for pedestrians as well as for drivers who have to share these roads with them. That’s going to begin to change this year as a sidewalk “master plan” begins to be implemented....
If you were a teenager who had just passed their driving test, what would you want this Christmas? If you did not already own a car, that might be high on the list. Some teenagers will be lucky enough to get their wish, yet it might be a gift their parents come to...
When your mother suddenly fell ill and passed away, it was a shock to you and to your whole family. You weren’t sure how to handle her estate, either, because to your knowledge, she had never made a will. When someone dies without a will, the estate is called an...
Generally speaking, going for a jog is great for your health. If you stay in shape, you have fewer health complications and you can even extend your life. You don't have to be a world-class runner to reap these benefits. However, running near the road can be far more...
Being a professional driver requires a lot of skill as well as concentration. Sadly, accidents involving trucks and commercial vehicles are commonplace. Suffering injuries in an accident can have devastating impacts on a truck driver. In more severe cases, vehicle...
Pedestrians often think that they’re safe simply because they’re walking. Even though this is largely true, they must still take steps to ensure they remain safe. Motorists who are driving near pedestrians also need to do what they can to keep them safe. In fact,...
