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We are here to help the victims of carbon monoxide poisoning in Port Arthur

Posted on August 28, 2020July 11, 2022

News reports detail at least 3 tragic deaths and 22 injuries stemming from carbon monoxide poisoning in Port Arthur following the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is produced by gas appliances and other devices that operate by combustion. Exposure to carbon monoxide is potentially lethal. The side […]

A surprising way some people suffer brain injuries in a crash

Posted on August 28, 2020July 11, 2022

Car crashes are a major cause of traumatic brain injuries, and it’s easy for people to understand why. During a car crash, an individual can strike their head on the vehicle. They could wind up thrown from the vehicle. They could even suffer penetrating injuries from glass and other shrapnel that cause injury to the […]

Texas is home to some of America’s most dangerous roads

Posted on August 26, 2020July 11, 2022

According to an analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Texas is home to some of the most dangerous major roads in the country. For example, San Antonio’s own Interstate 10 ranked as the fifth most dangerous highway in the United States. Another Texas Interstate, I-20, ranked as the sixth most dangerous […]

Street racing can lead to catastrophic accidents

Posted on August 25, 2020July 11, 2022

The street is not a playground. Nevertheless, some Texas drivers use their vehicles to play games that place the lives and safety of others in danger. When this happens, sometimes even the passengers in a vehicle may have no control over the situation. It can be a terrifying ordeal to be at the mercy of […]

A stairway slip and fall can result in serious injuries

Posted on August 24, 2020July 11, 2022

Any type of slip-and-fall accident has the potential to cause serious injuries. However, this is even more so the case if the accident occurs in a specific place, such as a stairwell. Imagine this: You’re at the top of a stairwell, getting ready to take your first step when a wobbly handrail causes you to […]

Could a pipeline explosion risk a community’s well-being?

Posted on August 21, 2020July 11, 2022

This morning’s natural gas pipeline explosion in Corpus Christi reportedly injured six people. Authorities continue to search for four unaccounted crew members of the involved dredger. Meanwhile, the wide-ranging health and safety effects of the incident remain unknown. With emergency response efforts underway, authorities suggest there are no alleged health and safety threats to community […]

Corpus Christi explosion in the refinery district

Posted on August 21, 2020July 11, 2022

Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC., a Texas based law firm, extends our sincerest condolences to the victims and the families of the victims of the refinery explosion in Corpus Christi, Texas. The fire occurred shortly after 8:00 AM near Nueces Bay, according to the Associated Press, in an area referred to as “refinery row,” due to […]

Building fire leaves teen fighting for her life

Posted on August 14, 2020July 11, 2022

A terrifying scenario that many Texas parents may hope they never experience is what they would do if their home caught fire in the middle of the night. Even a well-rehearsed escape plan may be ineffective since it is impossible to predict how building fires may spread. Getting the children out safely may be the […]

Wyatt Law Firm, Carabin Shaw Partner To Help Covid-19 Patients

Posted on August 11, 2020July 11, 2022

August 10, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Wyatt Law Firm, PLLC Charity Starrett (210) 340-5550 cstarrett@wyattlawfirm.com WYATT LAW FIRM, CARABIN SHAW PARTNER TO HELP COVID-19 PATIENTS The two Texas law firms will together donate $100,000 to provide $50 gift cards for COVID-19 convalescent plasma donors SAN ANTONIO – (August 10, 2020) — San Antonio-area […]

What to know about third-party workplace injury claims

Posted on August 10, 2020July 11, 2022

At a job site, there are many moving pieces present. Several different companies can be involved in the completion of a construction project. You may not have prior experience working with some of these groups, so it can be difficult to know exactly how serious they take safety. You and your fellow workers need to […]