OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week is held every year in August.
August in Texas is notorious for extreme heat, and outdoor workers like construction crews, landscapers, and utility employees face some of the toughest conditions. High temperatures combined with humidity can put workers in real danger, leading to serious heat-related illnesses that sometimes turn deadly.
August is National Traffic Awareness Month
Texas roads remain among the deadliest in the nation, with thousands of crashes occurring every year. In 2024, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recorded 14,905 serious injury crashes, leaving 18,218 people with severe injuries. While this reflects a slight decrease from 2023, the numbers remain alarmingly high.
Who’s to blame when your child is injured in a school zone?
As another school year begins in Texas, safety—not school supplies—should be the top priority. The start of the year brings an increase in students walking, biking, and boarding buses. Unfortunately, it also brings a higher risk of school zone crashes. In 2024, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recorded 781 school zone traffic crashes statewide, prompting calls for extra caution from drivers, parents, and the community.
Texas leads the nation in hot car deaths.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, four children died in hot cars across Texas in just a two-week span in July 2025. These heartbreaking incidents underscore a devastating trend—Texas continues to lead the nation in hot car fatalities.
You may be eligible for compensation for a 4th of July party injury.
Fireworks, cookouts, and community celebrations are all part of the fun on the Fourth of July—but for some, the night ends in injury instead of memories.
Boating accidents can have devastating consequences.
Summer is a time to unwind, explore the outdoors, and enjoy everything Texas has to offer—from lake days and beach getaways to boating adventures. But while boating is a fun and freeing way to spend your summer, accidents on the water can have devastating consequences.
June is PTSD Awareness Month.
Not all injuries are visible.
In the aftermath of a serious accident, survivors may walk away without broken bones—yet still carry deep psychological wounds that affect them for months or even years. One of the most common and overlooked injuries after a traumatic event is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The statute of limitations details how long you have to file a claim in Texas.
When you’re injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault in Texas, you have a limited amount of time to file a claim for compensation.
Pedestrian accidents are more likely during warmer months.
As summer brings longer days and warmer weather, more Texans head outdoors to walk, jog, cycle, or simply enjoy the sunshine. But with more people on foot, there’s also an increased risk of pedestrian accidents.
Look twice for motorcycles!
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month—a time to reflect on the risks and responsibilities that come with the thrill of two wheels. While motorcycles offer convenience and a sense of freedom, they also expose riders to greater danger on the road.
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