What medical consequences can a fire have on occupants?

What medical consequences can a fire have on occupants? Fires break out for all kinds of reasons. Unattended candles, faulty electrical wiring or a person who falls asleep while smoking a cigarette could all lead to a conflagration that causes both property damage and injury to the occupants of the domicile.  People who live through a building fire can experience a number of serious […]

How to recognize traumatic brain injuries in children

How to recognize traumatic brain injuries in children Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), called concussions when mild, cause significant numbers of injuries and deaths in the United States every year. The effects of such an injury can last for a few days or a lifetime. When impact to the head is forceful enough to disrupt brain activity, the consequences can be severe. From nausea […]

Tips for keeping your construction site safe

Tips for keeping your construction site safe It can be easy to forget about environmental hazards in the workplace, especially for individuals who spend long hours working construction. Unsafe situations may go unnoticed for the simple fact that you are intent on performing your job duties and performing them well. But, as you may know, there are many ways you can fall […]

Texas per capita vehicular deaths higher than the national average

Texas per capita vehicular deaths higher than the national average It seems every few years there is a new law in place which lawmakers pass with the intent to make roads safer. Such changes to road regulations are not limited to a few states. Distracted driving, for instance, is a common cause for catastrophic car accidents nationwide. Texas has taken measures in the last few […]

Potential health effects of spinal cord injuries

Potential health effects of spinal cord injuries Injuries to the spine can result in devastating, long-lasting health problems. Of course, the effects all depend on the gravity of the accident and the location of the injury. The spine is one of the most complicated parts of the human body, after all. The spinal column, which surrounds the spinal cord, consists of 33 […]

What causes car fires?

What causes car fires? Many car fires happen after catastrophic accidents. The impact rips the vehicles apart and oil and gas can catch fire quickly. Those trapped inside may survive the initial crash and then face even greater danger as the vehicle goes up in flames. Just this month, two cars in Texas crashed on a bridge. One of […]

Could self-driving 18-wheelers bring an end to commercial big rig wrecks?

Could self-driving 18-wheelers bring an end to commercial big rig wrecks? As we all know, San Antonio has interstate highways roaring around the city and cutting through it, carrying travelers and big trucks in and out. Like all major American cities, we depend on those 18-wheelers to bring groceries, medical supplies and many other essential goods that are especially important in these uncertain times. Unfortunately, those […]

House fires have multiple causes: Be cautious to prevent them

House fires have multiple causes: Be cautious to prevent them Did you know that Texas is in the top three states for fire deaths? In many of those cases, it’s defective equipment or carelessness that leads to horrible fires that spread rapidly. While cooking can lead to many of the fires that take place, there are other possible causes, like: Arson Malfunctioning appliances Carelessness Heating […]

EpiPens could fail when allergy sufferers need them, FDA warns

EpiPens could fail when allergy sufferers need them, FDA warns The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that some EpiPens or their generic versions could fail to provide the lifesaving dose of epinephrine that people rely on in the case of a severe allergic reaction. The auto-injectors on some of the EpiPen 0.3 mg and EpiPen Jr 0.15 mg, and some of the […]

Insurance companies and business interruption claims

Insurance companies and business interruption claims Texas business owners have experienced significant challenges as a result of the coronavirus. Most major cities in the state had strong “stay at home” orders in place that permitted businesses to open only if they provided essential services. With a statewide order now in effect for the foreseeable future, many owners have no idea exactly […]

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