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8 Dead, 44 Injured After Charter Bus Rollover

Posted on May 16, 2016July 11, 2022

On Saturday, a charter bus was traveling to Eagle Pass, Texas when it crashed and rolled over, killing eight people and injuring 44 others. Seven of the individuals died at the scene of the accident on Highway 83 and one other died at the hospital. There were 52 total passengers on board. According to reports, […]

Notice To Oilfield Workers Now Available In Presentation Format!

Posted on May 13, 2016July 11, 2022

Wyatt Law Firm’s blog “Notice to Oilfield Workers: Know Your WARN Act Rights!” is now available in presentation format! This helpful blog details protections outlined in the WARN Act, a law that protects oilfield workers from unlawful layoffs. According to the WARN Act, oilfield employers must give their employees 60 days’ notice before laying them […]

Clothing Fires: Flammability Hazards To Be Aware Of

Posted on May 13, 2016July 11, 2022

Burns are traumatic, life-changing injuries. While the safest advice is to avoid fire altogether, that isn’t possible for most of us. If you’re ever in a situation where fire is a danger, it’s important to make sure you’ve taken as many safety precautions as possible to prevent greater injury. An easy way to do that […]

The Anatomy Of A Personal Injury Case

Posted on April 29, 2016July 11, 2022

An accident can change your life in the blink of an eye. Motor vehicle crashes, poorly devised products, and improperly maintained equipment all have the potential to cause serious injury or even death. When you are involved in an accident, your immediate priority is to recover or mourn a loss. It can be difficult to […]

Dallas Carbon Monoxide Leak Sends Three To Hospital

Posted on April 27, 2016July 11, 2022

A 15-story high rise in the 500 block of North Akard Street in Dallas was evacuated late Monday night after residents began complaining of an odor. Three people suffering from breathing difficulty were transported to the hospital. While carbon monoxide is odorless, the fire department investigated and determined that there was a carbon monoxide leak. […]

Cpsc Recalls For April 26, 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016July 11, 2022

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced three products that manufacturers are recalling because of the safety hazards they pose. Alltrade Tools is recalling their ratcheting tie downs, One World Technologies is recalling their snow blowers, and Stile Products Expands is recalling their folding bicycles. If you or a loved one was injured while using […]

E-cigarettes Pose Fire And Burn Hazards

Posted on April 25, 2016July 11, 2022

Since their debut on the market in 2007, e-cigarettes have been gaining popularity across the nation. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reports that over 2.5 million Americans use this device and the number of users is estimated to grow. Marketers highlight e-cigarettes as the safer alternative to regular cigarettes because they use vapor instead of […]

Food And Automobiles Recalled This Week

Posted on April 18, 2016July 11, 2022

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a new list of recalled vehicles. They did so to protect consumers from errors made in design or production. A recall occurs when the manufacturers of a product or the NHTSA determine that a vehicle poses a danger to the driver, if it fails to meet safety […]

Why Do Some Products Have A Ul Listing?

Posted on April 15, 2016July 11, 2022

UL Listing refers to recognition of an appliance’s adherence to safety standards. The Underwriters Laboratories is an organization that tests, validates, and inspects certain products to ensure they meet the company’s safety standards. Created in 1894 by William Henry Merrill, the organization helps limit product liability and protect consumers. If you ever noticed that some […]

What We Know About The Southcross Energy Plant Explosion In Woodsboro

Posted on April 13, 2016July 11, 2022

The Wyatt Law Firm recaps the facts about yesterday’s explosion at the Southcross Energy plant just outside Woodsboro, Texas. WHAT HAPPENED A pipeline at Southcross Energy’s Woodsboro plant exploded. The three workers involved in the explosion were digging a hole at the time. Two of them were in the hole making repairs to the gas […]