It happens to the best of us. No matter if you’ve had your license for 20 days or 20 years, car accidents are oftentimes unavoidable. If you ever find yourself involved in a car accident you need to know what steps to follow in order to take care of the situation. An accident is bad […]
There is no shortage of dangers present when operating a vehicle. When you’re behind the wheel you have to look out for the safety of the other drivers around you, nearby pedestrians, any of your own passengers and yourself. Since Austin is a busy city filled to the brim with cars, it is natural t
By definition, post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a disorder that develops in someone who has experienced a traumatic event. Events like rape, assault, battle and car accidents may all produce the manifestation of the disorder. With about 3.5% of Americans experiencing PTSD each year, it is
Whether you call it a semi, big rig or 18-wheeler, you’d definitely call getting into an accident with such a large truck a very big deal. Car crashes in general are stress-inducing, dangerous occurrences, but when a massive vehicle is involved everything can seem amplified. If you ever find yours
Fender-benders, totaling job, rear-enders… no matter what class of severity your car accident falls into, it’s never going to be an enjoyable process. Maybe you just have to get some cosmetic fix ups—nothing that won’t buff right out or that paint won’t conceal—or perhaps you have to bid
No matter how big of a state Texas may seem, many out-of-state drivers pass through with the motor vehicles. Whether Texas and its towns are just stops on a longer road trip or whether it is the destination, accidents with out-of-state drivers are a threat. Disparities between insurance policies and
The holidays are full of fun, family, friends, food and excitement—but they also leave you fatigued. Copious amounts of family time and comfort food can leave even the most energetic with a major holiday hangover. Therefore, it is important to listen to your post-holiday body and understand the da
Though it’s incredibly rare for Austin, Texas to see even a spot of snow, it doesn’t mean temperatures don’t drop during the winter months. So while your friends who live in snow-prone parts of the country may have to get chains for their cars and watch out for black ice, you still have to mak
Many Americans choose to cycle as their form of exercise. This means they must use the road, typically reserved for cars, to carryout their activity. In suburbs and cities alike, the amount of people on bikes is astounding. Beyond cycling for health, many depend upon their bicycle as their only meth
With Daylight Savings fast approaching many commuters will find themselves forced to drive in the dark. Nighttime-related dangers like blinding high-beam lights of approaching cars and obscured sightlines are not to be taken lightly. Even though we gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend, th