Dry winters can cause deep cracks in pavement and outdoor staircases.
Your apartment should be a safe place to relax—especially during the winter. When you rent a home, you trust your landlord to keep the property in good condition. While winters in Texas are usually mild, cold snaps, rain, and poor lighting can still create dangerous conditions.
Gym injuries spike in January.
January is a popular time to set new goals. Many people make New Year’s resolutions to get healthier, build better habits, or try something new. For many Texans, that means signing up for a gym membership and jumping back into fitness routines.
Car accidents spike in January as commuters return to work.
When the holidays end and daily routines return, Texas roads become much busier. Offices reopen, schools resume, and commuters head back to work in full force. As traffic increases, so does the risk of car accidents.
Many Christmas decorations can be an extreme fire hazard.
Holiday decorations are meant to bring warmth, joy, and color to homes across Texas each December. From twinkling lights and festive inflatables to candles and space heaters, seasonal décor helps set the mood for celebrations with family and friends. Unfortunately, when safety precautions are overlooked, these same decorations can quickly become dangerous.
Winter weather causes thousands of accidents across Texas each year.
Snow may be rare in much of Texas, but winter weather still creates dangerous conditions for drivers across the state. Rain, fog, and ice can appear suddenly and significantly increase the risk of serious accidents. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, nearly 60,000 crashes each year are attributed to hazardous weather conditions. With increased travel during the holiday season, understanding these risks—and knowing your legal rights if an accident occurs—is essential.
Christmas light installation can be a dangerous task.
The holiday season is meant to be festive—filled with bright lights, decorations, and quality time with family. But every year, thousands of people end up in the emergency room because something went wrong while decorating. In fact, an estimated 18,000 people are treated annually for Christmas decoration–related injuries, many involving falls or electrical hazards.
Care facility residents are more likely to experience neglect during the winter holiday season.
For many families, December is a time of celebration, travel, and long-awaited reunions. But inside nursing homes, the holiday season often looks very different. Facilities face heavier workloads, staffing shortages, and disrupted routines — a combination that can leave elderly residents increasingly vulnerable to neglect.
November is peak season for car accidents involving deer.
Texas’s open landscapes are home to abundant wildlife — including large deer populations that often wander near busy roadways. While spotting a deer can be a beautiful moment, it can also be dangerous. Deer move unpredictably, frequently dart across lanes, and can cause severe collisions before a driver has time to react.
Common cooking injuries increase during Thanksgiving week.
Family members gather for Thanksgiving, and food is at the center of nearly every celebration. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the peak days for cooking-related fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home cooking fires occur nearly three times more often on Thanksgiving than on an average day. These incidents often lead to costly property damage, severe burn injuries, and even fatalities.
Thanksgiving week is a risky time to drive. These safety tips can reduce your risk.
Holiday travel is meant to be a time to unwind, enjoy, and reconnect with loved ones. But Thanksgiving is also one of the busiest—and most dangerous—travel periods of the year in Texas. With more vehicles on the road, the risk of car accidents increases sharply.
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