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Seeking legal recourse for building fires

Posted on May 12, 2020July 11, 2022

Fires are one of the most catastrophic, yet often preventable disasters. With over 1.3 million fires reported by FEMA in 2018 resulting in more than 3,600 deaths and $13 billion in damages, stopping fires from ever starting is a cooperative undertaking. Developers, builders, municipalities and occupants share the responsibility of reducing the risk of fire. […]

Confronting your parent about nursing home abuse

Posted on May 12, 2020July 11, 2022

You’ve recently entrusted the total care of your parent to a nursing home. You still call and visit as much as possible. But you’re under the impression — as you should be — that you don’t need to make sure your elderly parents receive both basic needs and respect. The devastating reality is millions of […]

Will compensation from an injury lawsuit cover physical therapy costs?

Posted on May 7, 2020July 11, 2022

A serious injury can set you back for years. As an accident victim, you may not consider the extent to which an injury has changed your life until you are face to face with painstaking challenges. For many, such challenges cross their path in physical therapy appointments. What’s more, the costs for extensive physical therapy […]

What medical consequences can a fire have on occupants?

Posted on May 7, 2020July 11, 2022

Fires break out for all kinds of reasons. Unattended candles, faulty electrical wiring or a person who falls asleep while smoking a cigarette could all lead to a conflagration that causes both property damage and injury to the occupants of the domicile. People who live through a building fire can experience a number of serious […]

How to recognize traumatic brain injuries in children

Posted on May 4, 2020July 11, 2022

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), called concussions when mild, cause significant numbers of injuries and deaths in the United States every year. The effects of such an injury can last for a few days or a lifetime. When impact to the head is forceful enough to disrupt brain activity, the consequences can be severe. From nausea […]

Tips for keeping your construction site safe

Posted on May 4, 2020July 11, 2022

It can be easy to forget about environmental hazards in the workplace, especially for individuals who spend long hours working construction. Unsafe situations may go unnoticed for the simple fact that you are intent on performing your job duties and performing them well. But, as you may know, there are many ways you can fall […]

Texas per capita vehicular deaths higher than the national average

Posted on April 28, 2020July 11, 2022

It seems every few years there is a new law in place which lawmakers pass with the intent to make roads safer. Such changes to road regulations are not limited to a few states. Distracted driving, for instance, is a common cause for catastrophic car accidents nationwide. Texas has taken measures in the last few […]

Potential health effects of spinal cord injuries

Posted on April 28, 2020July 11, 2022

Injuries to the spine can result in devastating, long-lasting health problems. Of course, the effects all depend on the gravity of the accident and the location of the injury. The spine is one of the most complicated parts of the human body, after all. The spinal column, which surrounds the spinal cord, consists of 33 […]

What causes car fires?

Posted on April 27, 2020July 11, 2022

Many car fires happen after catastrophic accidents. The impact rips the vehicles apart and oil and gas can catch fire quickly. Those trapped inside may survive the initial crash and then face even greater danger as the vehicle goes up in flames. Just this month, two cars in Texas crashed on a bridge. One of […]

Could self-driving 18-wheelers bring an end to commercial big rig wrecks?

Posted on April 17, 2020July 11, 2022

As we all know, San Antonio has interstate highways roaring around the city and cutting through it, carrying travelers and big trucks in and out. Like all major American cities, we depend on those 18-wheelers to bring groceries, medical supplies and many other essential goods that are especially important in these uncertain times. Unfortunately, those […]