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As a consumer, you believe that when you buy a product it is safe and will work the way that you expect it to. The reality is that while most products you buy will do the job you were told they would do, sometimes this is not the case. When you purchase a product and it does not function the

Everyone who operates an automobile has the chance that a crash can happen. While it is always the goal to drive a car safely, responsibly, and with respect to the rules of the road, not every driver abides by these principles. There are many reckless drivers and the best anyone can do is stay alert to try and avoid these

Riding your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol is not a good idea. It is reckless and puts both the bicyclist and others near the bicyclist at risk for serious injuries and harm. The rules on when a DUI exists for drunk bicyclists vary by state. In Texas, the act can arguably be the reason for a DUI charge,

All-terrain vehicles can be very fun to drive and give you a boost of adrenaline. Riding an ATV is a popular way to leisurely spend the day in the state of Texas. While these vehicles can give you hours of action-packed fun out in open land or in rough terrain, it is important to be aware of the risks associated

Texas is a very large state with a population of 28,995,881 residents. There are over 22 million registered vehicles in the state. The chances of being in a Texas car accident are high. In 2019, with 3,294 crashes and 3,615 fatalities from these incidents, Texas had the most accidents and resulting deaths than any other state in the nation. Recovering

The busy streets of Abilene are full of pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, passenger cars, trucks, and buses. Whether a person is visiting the state of Texas and visiting the city of Abilene or if they are a resident of the area, it is possible that they can be involved in a traffic accident. This includes accidents while riding in buses.  If

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the state of Texas in 2019 there were: Fatal injury accidents in construction and extraction jobs: 136 Fatal injury accidents in installation, maintenance, and repair jobs: 42 Fatal injury accidents production jobs: 34 Fatal injury accidents in transportation and material moving jobs: 202 Transportation incidents, fires, explosions, slip and falls, exposure

One of the ways to get outside, get some exercise, and enjoy yourself is to go on a bike ride. Bicycle riding isn’t just a leisurely activity, but it can also be an alternate way to get from place to place. If you are driving along the busy streets of Abilene, though, it is important to be aware of the

Abilene, Texas in July is hot. July is the hottest month for the city. The city experiences an average high temperature of 95.2 degrees Farenheight. But that doesn’t mean that it can not get hotter in Abilene. The record temperature was also in July and got up to 109.9 degrees Farenheight. Even though many Texans are used to hot weather

When you think about the adverse weather conditions that often befall the state of Texas, hail, hurricanes, extreme thunderstorms with striking lightning, fast-moving winds, and tornadoes are typically the type of events that come up. While snow does happen, it is not a weather condition that naturally goes hand-in-hand with the state. In 2021, the winter weather was quite a

Sexual assault is taken very seriously in the state of Texas and the repercussions for the offense are strict. There are several instances when a person did not commit a sexual assault and is found innocent but just the disgrace and the stain that an accusation causes for a person can be long-lasting and affect their quality of life. Sexual

Parents teach their children how dangerous it is to play near railroad crossings for good reason. Railroad crossings can be extremely dangerous and when a train is barreling down the tracks, it is likely that if a person is on the tracks the conductor will not see them. Even if the train operator does see a person on the tracks,