The Mayor’s Back To School Fair Is Almost Here! Don’t miss the 22nd annual Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday, August 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Centennial Building at Fair Park in Dallas. This family-friendly event features musical entertainment, kid’s activities, book giveaways, games, and interactive demonstrations. Not only is … Read more
DO YOU HAVE THE LUCK OF THE IRISH? Don’t count on it to protect you from a car accident this St. Patrick’s Day! As the 4th most popular drinking holiday after New Year’s, Christmas, and the 4th of July, St. Patrick’s Day is known for its alcohol-based parties—and alcohol-related car accidents. In fact, the National … Read more
YOU SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT CAR ACCIDENTS IN NORTH TEXAS According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2016 there were 630,931 crashes in the state of Texas involving 1,263,335 vehicles and affecting 1,655,667 people. That’s more people than the populations of most cities. And of those accidents, 14,202 were serious with 17,582 people sustaining … Read more
WHAT IS THE MOST DANGEROUS TIME TO DRIVE? Do you know the days and times when you’re most likely to be in a car accident? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), your chances of being in an automobile accident increase during periods when there are more cars on the road. This includes … Read more
Do you know the proper way to install and use your child’s car seat? Your answer to this question could literally mean life or death for you child. Car crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 3 – 14. And improper car seat use is a contributing factor. Your child is 3 ½ … Read more
Common Car Accident Injuries When you are in a car accident, you could come away with any number of injuries. The type of injury you have depends on the circumstances of the crash and how severe the impact is. However, when examining the injuries stated in insurance claims or personal injury lawsuits, you will find that some … Read more
AFTER PROBING TESLA’S DEADLY CRASH, FEDS SAY YAY TO SELF-DRIVING FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL/AP ON MAY 7, 2016, Joshua Brown made a grim entry in the annals of technological history. The 40-year-old Ohio resident, driving a Tesla Model S, slammed into the side of a tractor trailer turning across his path on a divided highway in … Read more
In our previous blog, we looked at the danger a hot car poses to kids. But there are other hazards we all need to be aware of to be sure our children stay safe in and around cars. The first and most important thing we can do to protect our children when they are riding … Read more
With summer heat in full force here in North Texas, we are all reminded of the danger of leaving a child alone in a hot car. Even the very best, most loving families can make a mistake that could cost a child his or her life! The majority of child deaths from being left in … Read more
YOUR VEHICLE AND THE SUMMER HEAT They’re finally here: the lazy, HOT, days of summer. Though many of us enjoy the heat and the opportunity to engage in some of our favorite summer activities, we all have to be aware of the risks of being out in the high temperatures and take appropriate precautions. The … Read more
