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Hands Free Isn’t Distraction Free, Studies Show

Distracted driving is dangerous – every driver knows this – but many don’t seem to think it’s that risky, especially when it comes to using …

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KIA Recalls About 377,000 Vehicles Due to Mechanical Errors that Have Injured 3 People

Recently, Kia recalled over 377,000 of their Sorento SUV models because the vehicles’ transmissions can be shifted out of the “park” setting and into “drive” …

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Downtown Houston Scaffolding Accident Leaves Several Trapped and Injured

A major scaffolding collapse at 500 Crawford in downtown Houston just after 11 a.m. this morning has resulted in injury to at least six construction …

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Recaro Recalls Car Seats After Battle With Safety Regulators

After more than a year and a half of resistance, child safety seat manufacturer Recaro has finally decided to recall more than 173,000 unsafe car …

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The Rise of Workplace Fatalities in Texas

For roughly 11 years, Texas has led the nation in total workplace deaths. In 2014, the number of people killed on the job significantly increased. …

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Texas Company Cited $50K by Feds in Fatal Rig Accident

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has levied $50,000 in fines against a West Texas well service company after an oil rig explosion resulted …

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Texas Big-Rig Change Proposals

Truck accidents have become one of the most dangerous types of accidents on roads everywhere, especially in large states like Texas. In fact, in 2013, …

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Dog Bites: What to Do After an Attack

Dog bites send nearly 1,000 people to emergency rooms each year in the United States. Not only are dog bites painful, but they can result …

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Raised Concern Due to an Increase in Crude Oil Transportation

One problem that has raised much concern in large cities throughout the United States is the increase in crude oil transportation via trains. While oil …

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