When Greg Abbott (R), Texas attorney general and gubernatorial candidate, was 26-years-old he was jogging through in a Houston neighborhood when a 75-foot post oak tree snapped at its base and fell, striking him in the back. The tree crushed Abbott’s spine, leaving him immediately…
It is a well-known fact that wearing a seat belt greatly increases the chances of surviving a serious auto accident or avoiding serious and life-altering injuries. Regardless, millions of people continue to consciously get on America’s roadways without buckling up. Early this month, when the…
While the investigation continues into the death of a woman who fell from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, one question being raised is why Texas is one of at least 17 states that has no state or federal agency responsible for enforcing…
On July 14, on Sylvan Lake in suburban Detroit, MI, three children were being pulled in a tube by their father driving a jet ski when another boat moving perpendicularly struck the tube. The boat driver said he saw the personal watercraft, but not the…
Commenting on the George Zimmerman verdict in today’s America is a dangerous activity. Writers are misinterpreted, misquoted and have words twisted or taken completely out of context. Some people will automatically hate those who offered their opinion of the case. Having said this, as a…
Distracted pedestrians are once again receiving a lot of attention as people continue to put themselves in harms way. Texting, emailing, talking on the phone, listening to music, and playing video games while walking can, and do, result in minor and serious injuries to pedestrians.…
Lightning is one of the most unpredictable and dangerous forces of nature killing approximately 53 people each year; hundreds are permanently injured suffering life-long pain and neurological…
Tackling distracted driving has been a matter of national debate for years with teens the most likely to text and talk, among other distractions – eating, drinking, applying make-up,…
A day at the lake might be a fun and relaxing summer activity, but it can also be dangerous if safety measures aren’t taken. Today, I read an article that is a tragic reminder of how…
There is nothing like grilling especially in the summer, but many forget to practice safe grilling habits. When this happens the results could be serious or deadly. In mid-December, ESPN…
It is no surprise that so-called watch group “Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse” and its funding source, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, are attacking lawsuit funding companies. This is…
As a plume of smoke rose, mangled debris covered what was once the home of the West Fertilizer Company in West, Texas. The plant exploded on April 17, 2013 killing fourteen people, injuring more…