Wet leaves are inevitable in the fall. The mixture of rain and freshly fallen leaves creates a hazard on the road that is only comparable to ice. Your vehicle will be unable to get proper traction and you could easily lose control. The National Highway Safety...
Raul “Rudy” Rodriguez, P.C. Blog
Do you know how to be a safe pedestrian?
You may enjoy your walks around town but if drivers do not pay attention, they may strike you as you cross the street. You need to understand how you can protect yourself as a pedestrian. A collision with a car can result in serious injuries and in some cases can be...
What type of protective gear can minimize motorcycle injuries?
Even though riding a motorcycle does have risks, you can mitigate many hazards when you wear proper safety gear. Coupled with adequate protective gear, your decision to ride responsibly can help you avoid hazards that could threaten your safety. Making a habit of...
What causes truck driver fatigue?
Lack of sleep can greatly affect your ability to drive safely. It's dangerous no matter what kind of vehicle you are driving, but when it's a commercial truck driver who is nodding off at the wheel somewhere in Texas, the sheer size of their truck means that other...
Recovery from SCI may include long-term rehabilitation
Trauma from a vehicle crash is a common cause of spinal cord injury or SCI. Symptoms vary but may include some form of paralysis. A program of long-term rehabilitation can assist patients on many fronts including a return to an active lifestyle. About SCI The bundle...
Do you know how to spot reckless drivers?
When a person is recklessly or negligently driving, there is very little that others can do to correct the behavior to prevent an accident. This lack of influence means that it is up to other drivers to look out for themselves to stay safe on the road. Many people may...
Be careful during the 100 deadliest days of summer
Most people have some sort of exciting plan for the summer. Going to fairs and theme parks, spending time at the beach, or taking family vacations are things that many of us look forward to. The increase of people doing fun things during the summer also increases road...
Attack on football referee is extreme case of premises liability
The spotlight shined dubiously on Edinburg, Texas, earlier in December after a high school football player attacked the referee who ejected him from the game. Many people around the country and throughout the world learned about the incident in which the 18-year-old...
3 ways you can avoid motorcycle accident injuries
Motorcycle riders in Texas are all at different points of their riding journey. There are those who have had a bike for most of their adult life, while others are newly licensed. But no matter what your experience level lies, you should understand that getting in an...
Common causes of motorcycle crashes (and how to avoid them)
Motorcyclists across the Rio Grande Valley understand that the biggest threats to their safety are the drivers of cars, pick-ups, SUVs and commercial trucks. Those drivers simply cannot be counted on to look for or notice motorcycles, or to use caution or even common...
