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Galveston Motorcycle Injuries | Motorcycle Accidents | Texas Attorneys

In an increasingly eco-conscious world where gas prices seem to increase exponentially, motorcycling has become an increasingly popular form of recreation and transportation. However, many people do not consider the inherent danger that comes with riding a motorcycle. Last year, motorcycle accidents accounted for over 7,500 serious injuries in the state of Texas alone. These […]

What are the Complications of Surgical Mesh Repair of Vaginal Prolapse?

Many patients who have undergone a surgical mesh repair of a vaginal prolapse condition have reported that they experienced a number of complications. These post-surgical complications can include: * Relapses of the original prolapsed condition; * Pain; * Recurrent incontinence; * Mesh extrusion into the vagina; * Abscesses; * Mesh erosion into the bladder or […]

What are Some of the Complications Caused by a Vaginal Prolapse?

The FDA estimates that as many as half of all women may suffer a vaginal prolapse. But a vaginal prolapse condition does not always present the symptoms that can complicate your life until it becomes severe. Various factors influence whether your vaginal prolapse condition will become severe, and how quickly it will do so. Once […]

How Does ESC Technology Work to Prevent a Houston Car Wreck?

ESC is a system composed of various sensors, a processing unit and a hydraulic unit. The sensors consist of: A yaw sensor, A steering angle sensor, and Wheel speed sensors. Inputs from these sensors go to the microcomputer processor/electronic control unit. The processor sends signals out to the hydraulic unit that generates appropriate corrective actions […]

How much will ESC Reduce My Chances of Having a Car Wreck in Houston?

ESC technology represents one of the most significant advances in vehicle occupant safety of the last few decades. ESC technology can reduce your chances of having a car wreck in Houston, and also reduce your chances of severe injury or death if you do have a wreck. Various government, non-profit and auto industry groups have […]

Seat Belt Failure in Rollover Wrecks and What You Can Do to Prevent It

Government statistics reveal that 22,000 people, all of whom wore seat belts, died during rollover wrecks between 1992 and 2002. Numbers like this fuel the ongoing debate over seat belt safety and their value in a car wreck. In a rollover wreck, you face danger of injury or death from three major sources: * Ejection […]

Are Seat Belts the Safety Salvation They’re Promised to Be?

The great bulk of the data points to the fact that seat belts save lives and prevent car accident injuries. But only when vehicle occupants use them properly. Government reports indicate that seat belt use has been going up in recent years, which seems to be a good thing. Because traffic fatalities during those same […]

More Severe Injuries from a Car Wreck When You Recline in Your Seat

In a car with a standard 3-point seatbelt harness, when you recline your seat back, you move away from the seatbelt shoulder restraint system. The restraint harness is usually anchored on the car’s B support pillar. When you recline, you’ve pulled out of position in regards to the seatbelt restraints. Standard seatbelt geometry becomes basically […]

Who’s Most at Risk for a Drowsy Driving Accident?

Research shows that some groups face a greater likelihood of drowsy driving accidents than others. Some of the groups at greatest risk include: * Adults between 19 and 29 years of age hold a full 71% of the risk for having a drowsy driving accident; * Men have a 56% risk of a driver fatigue […]