Most Common Accidents In the state of Texas

Texas is a very large and diverse state with different populations and demographics. This leads to many accidents in the state. There are certain areas where more accidents occur than others, however, and while these accidents may not occur to you, it helps to be aware of them so that you can avoid them or possibly be prepared for one if it does happen to you.

Some examples of these accidents can be found throughout this article with a brief description and some information on what to do if it happens to you, as well as where they happen most often.

Accidents due to falling

A common type of accident is falling, whether slipping or tripping, and it can lead to all kinds of injuries. In fact, the top cause of fatal accidental injury in Texas falls. Many people fall at their homes, but there are other areas where a large number of falls occur as well. Some examples include:

• Many older people who live alone slip and fall down their stairs or slip outside and without help quickly succumb to the cold or heat.
• Doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff commonly slip and fall on the wet floors of the medical facilities they work at.
• Those who drive for a living such as taxi drivers, postal workers, etc., are susceptible to slips on icy patches when making deliveries or picking up passengers.
• Construction workers may slip and fall on the wet or oily ground while working on a new building or road.
• Those who live near bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and ponds are susceptible to falling in when walking along the shoreline too close for proper safety.

Anyone can fall anywhere at any time so it is always good to be aware of your surroundings and where you are going. Avoid slippery areas or surfaces if possible, be especially careful when it is dark outside, wear good footwear with good treads to provide extra traction, and try to maintain a stable center of balance at all times by keeping your knees slightly bent and flexed while walking.

Accidents due to falling objects

The second leading cause of fatal accidental injury in Texas is being struck by an object, whether it be a flying piece of wood from a tree, broken building material, or any other type of object. Many times these objects are naturally occurring such as trees falling due to high winds or lightning strikes causing electrical wires running through the tree to snap and knock down the tree. However, sometimes these objects are human-caused or due to human error such as buildings or bridges not being properly maintained and/or construction projects not following the proper safety precautions resulting in accidents like cars falling into open holes left by workers during work hours.

Always Be Aware Of Your Surroundings

Construction sites are very common places for these types of injuries to occur because of this reason. Workers do not always follow proper safety precautions and can drop or mishandle materials leading to objects falling on people walking by. Always pay attention when near construction sites and never enter one unless you are an employee, even if it is during off hours because accidents like this may happen then too. Many of the largest cities in the United States have skyscrapers and other tall structures and objects can easily fall from these places. Always be aware of your surroundings when in a crowded area like a busy street or shopping district, looking up as well as down, and if you see someone acting suspiciously near windows or roofs carefully avoid them and call the police if you suspect foul play.

If you or your loved one was injured in an accident, you may be entitled to compensation. It is important that you seek the help of an experienced Personal Injury attorney who understands personal injury law and how to help you