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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,

Different professional industries have their own rate of turnover rates of employees that come and go. Some industries have a higher turnover rate than others and there are generally very specific reasons why. If a working environment is dangerous, highly difficult, unpleasant, or low-paying there are typically going to be many new employees that do not stay in the positions

Obtaining treatment after an injury accident in Texas is a critical part for any victim to recover. When an Abilene injury accident takes place and medical treatment is put off, not only can other conditions and ailments develop and injuries worsen, but the ability of a victim to file a Texas personal injury claim and secure the highest amount of

People who ride their bicycles to work, for errands, or for recreation and exercise should always wear the appropriate protective gear. Like motorcycles, there is not much surrounding a bicyclist so if there happens to be a collision with a car, which tends to be the most destructive type of collision for a bicyclist, the amount of physical bodily damage

Working on an active construction site, there are many moving parts, obstacles, and hazards. Heavy equipment being used, large and bulky vehicles driving around, debris on the ground, and if the site is near the road other cars and pedestrians are also adding to the chaos. Those that work in the construction industry have many opportunities to be hurt while