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The explosion in West, Texas, is a perfect example why tougher rules on chemical plant safety are needed. In 2013, a devastating chemical explosion ripped through the town of West, Texas. The West Fertilizer plant explosion killed 15 people, injured over 200, and destroyed 500 homes. Later investigations found that…
Four injured and one killed in explosion of truck carrying Takata airbag parts through Texas. In the last few years, Takata airbags have been linked to the deaths of 14 drivers and the injuries of 100 more people. Sadly, at the end of August Takata was tied to an additional…
A new proposal could physically limit how fast large vehicles could travel in Texas and beyond. Speeding 18-wheelers are a danger on Texas roads. Instead of leaving it up to the individual truck driver, government regulators are looking at a new proposal that could physically prevent vehicles over 26,000 pounds…
An estimated 50 children a day are treated in emergency rooms due to stroller or baby carrier injuries – some of those in Texas. Data collected by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance system from 1990 to 2010 has found that the incidence of traumatic brain injuries and concussions in children…
Both on the road and off, truck driving is becoming one of America’s most dangerous professions. In the past, we have talked about the actions of truck drivers and trucking companies that result in injuries and fatalities to others on the road. Unfortunately, truck drivers are also at risk because…
The July 30, 2016 crash of a hot air balloon in Texas is the worst hot-air balloon crash in history. Late in July, Texas saw one of the worst hot air balloon tragedies in the nation. The National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed that the hot air balloon struck a set…
Tennessee-based ARC Automotive now under investigation for ruptured airbags affecting Texas drivers. On July 8th, a Canadian driver was killed in a low-speed collision that she should have easily been able to walk away from (TheStar.com). However, when the driver’s side airbag triggered during the collision the inflator exploded while…
Senate members call for “do not drive” wording amidst air bag recall affecting Texas drivers. With more and more vehicles being recalled due to air bag issues, some lawmakers are stepping up and calling for more serious wording to be listed on the recall notices that are going out specifically…
Massive bolts on these wells are failing and could lead to major oil leaks and injuries on the Texas coast. Massive bolts used to connect subsea equipment on offshore wells are failing. This issue is calling into question the safety of the workers on oil rigs and platforms in the…
In a hospital setting, a doctor or nurse’s negligence can cause serious injury. There is a long history in Texas, as well as across the nation, of surgical equipment being left behind in patients. Equipment created to assist in surgeries, when negligently left inside the patient, become foreign objects that harm…
