TxDOT says Be Safe. Drive Smart.
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Even with less traffic during the pandemic, Texas work zone fatalities increased 9% in 2020 compared to 2019. That’s why TxDOT is calling on drivers to make safety their number one priority at all times and especially when passing through active construction and maintenance work zones on the roadway.
TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is marking National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 26–30, with safety tips to reduce work zone fatalities. Last year, there were more than 22,000 traffic crashes in Texas work zones with 186 people killed, including four road workers.
“We know driving through work zones can be challenging,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “There can be extra congestion, slow-moving heavy equipment, temporary barriers, and vehicles that make sudden stops. We can’t stress enough how important it is to give driving your full attention and slow down for your own safety and that of the people who
Texas Mutual announces major victory over exorbitant air ambulance prices
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Supreme Court of the United States announced on April 26 that it will let stand a 2020 decision by the Supreme Court of Texas that limits workers compensation air ambulance payments to what is fair and reasonable.
Texas Mutual has been opposing the drastic increase in air ambulance prices since 2012 when large private equity companies that had acquired air ambulance operations began increasing their billed charges dramatically. At the same time, these companies argued in courts in Texas and around the nation that a federal law requires state-regulated workers compensation insurers to pay any price they demand. Texas Mutual, the Attorney General of the State of Texas and other insurers disagreed and fought back.
AUSTIN â Even with less traffic during the pandemic, Texas work zone fatalities increased 9% in 2020 compared to 2019. Thatâs why the Texas Department of Transportation is calling on drivers to make safety their number one priority at all times and especially when passing through active construction and maintenance work zones on the roadway.
TxDOTâs âBe Safe. Drive Smart.â campaign is marking National Work Zone Awareness Week this week with safety tips to reduce work zone fatalities. Last year, there were more than 22,000 traffic crashes in Texas work zones with 186 people killed, including four road workers.
âWe know driving through work zones can be challenging,â said TxDOT executive director James Bass. âThere can be extra congestion, slow-moving heavy equipment, temporary barriers, and vehicles that make sudden stops. We canât stress enough how important it is to give driving your full attention and slow down â for your own safe
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AUSTIN â Even with less traffic during the pandemic, Texas work zone fatalities increased 9% in 2020 compared to 2019. Thatâs why TxDOT is calling on drivers to make safety their number one priority at all times and especially when passing through active construction and maintenance work zones on the roadway.
TxDOTâs âBe Safe. Drive Smart.â campaign is marking National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 26â30, with safety tips to reduce work zone fatalities. Last year, there were more than 22,000 traffic crashes in Texas work zones with 186 people killed, including four road workers.
âWe know driving through work zones can be challenging,â said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. âThere can be extra congestion, slow-moving heavy equipment, temporary barriers, and vehicles that make sudden stops. We canât stress enough how important it is to give driving your full attention and slow downâfor your own safety and that of