When the Safeguards Are Gone, Who's Left to Protect You?

Twenty-seven young girls lost their lives in Texas. Lives that might have been saved. The cause? Budget cuts to the National Weather Service left it understaffed and unable to respond quickly enough to rapidly changing weather conditions. Warnings about the storm's severity didn’t reach local communities in time.

No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, we’re entering a period where tragedies like this may become more common. As funding is stripped from agencies designed to keep us safe, our collective risk rises. The FDA, FAA, EPA, OSHA, MSHA, and others play a quiet but vital role in our lives. They set and enforce the rules that ensure our water is drinkable, our air is breathable, our food is safe, our workplaces are secure, and our roads and skies are reliable.

When those protections fade, the responsibility shifts. Defective products, unsafe buildings, and reckless behavior will go unchecked more often. The last line of defense? Personal injury lawyers. Those who hold corporations, insurers, and negligent parties financially accountable when harm is done.

As we move into this new reality, it’s more important than ever to look out for yourself and your loved ones. A good place to start is with your insurance agent: make sure you have the coverage you need if the unthinkable happens. And if you're hurt, call Kurt.