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When seemingly innocent games lead to brain injuries

Posted on October 4, 2017July 11, 2022

Contact sports are big in Texas (like everything else, right?) and many parents, perhaps yourself included, love to cheer for their children as they participate on local school and community teams. From pee-wee football on up through high school and college, football itself is one of the most frequently played sports there is. Your child […]

Causes of carbon monoxide poisoning accidents

Posted on September 27, 2017July 11, 2022

How can something so seemingly innocent be so bad? Carbon monoxide is odorless, it is colorless and it can kill you. Despite the frequent warnings regarding carbon monoxide safety, numerous people suffer injuries or die from carbon monoxide poisoning accidents every year. How does carbon monoxide poisoning occur anyway? Is there any way to prevent […]

After inhaling carbon monoxide, get tested at the emergency room

Posted on September 19, 2017July 11, 2022

We have all heard the warnings about carbon monoxide, the silent killer. Perhaps you have seen TV shows or movies where carbon monoxide overcomes people, rendering them unconscious. Perhaps those fictional characters even died from breathing the odorless gas. You may not know you are inhaling carbon monoxide because it has no taste or smell. […]

EpiPen manufacturer accused of ignoring defective products

Posted on September 19, 2017July 11, 2022

Life-threatening allergies are an incredibly stressful aspect of everyday life for many people across Texas. When some individuals are exposed to an allergen, it is truly a life or death situation. For many, the first line of defense is an EpiPen, which can give them enough time to get to the hospital for proper treatment. […]

Woman files premises liability lawsuit after 7 story fall

Posted on September 7, 2017July 11, 2022

When a company opens a parking garage to the public, it is generally responsible for maintaining a safe environment for everyone nearby. If hazardous or unsafe conditions lead to an accident, the result could be catastrophic. A woman has recently filed a premises liability lawsuit against a company after a faulty cable barrier reportedly allowed […]

Defective products: $417M verdict against Johnson & Johnson

Posted on August 24, 2017April 20, 2023

Women in Texas and across the country are paying close attention to thousands of lawsuits that have been filed against Johnson & Johnson. While many of the lawsuits — claiming the company has been marketing dangerous and defective talcum powder products for many years — have been dismissed, juries in some cases have awarded significant […]

Did a defective product cause you harm? You have rights.

Posted on August 21, 2017July 11, 2022

When you purchase a product for your home, yourself, or another member of your family, it is with the expectation that the product is safe and will not cause harm. However, there are times that dangerous or defective products cause harm to innocent consumers, and if this happened to your family, you may be wondering […]

Workplace accidents: Heavy machine overturns, kills worker

Posted on August 10, 2017July 11, 2022

Heavy-duty vehicles play a significant role in many areas of construction, potentially causing workers in Texas and elsewhere to grow accustomed to operating them on a daily basis. With the size and weight of such machinery, there is also an inherent level of risk involved. Workplace accidents involving similar vehicles can be dangerous, potentially leading […]

The human element in airplane disasters

Posted on August 7, 2017July 11, 2022

Whether it’s a long flight across the country or a short jaunt across Texas, an airline flight requires you to place your trust in many factors over which you have no control. You must trust that the plane is in good working condition, the pilot is well rested and competent, and the crew is capable […]

When an accident causes the loss of a limb

Posted on August 3, 2017July 11, 2022

An accident that results in a devastating injury can affect a person for the rest of his or her life. If that injury resulted in the loss of a limb, the victim’s recovery may be long and difficult. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 500 people in this country become victims […]