Baby Product Recall: Risk of Death or Serious Injury

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) formally announced a product recall involving 330,000 cribs and play yard tents sold in the United States between 1997 and 2012.  Consumers are advised to check their baby cribs and crib attachments for the following identifying label representing the…

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What is a Maritime Claim?

The Merchant Seaman Protection and Relief Act of 1920 was a law designed to create a similar protection as worker’s compensation for people injured while working as a longshoreman, seaman or other marine worker.  The act allows injured workers to file claims for benefits to cover lost income and medical…

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Safety Alert: Several Hit-and-Run Bike Accidents In the First Quarter of 2012 Highlight the Need To Be Cautious

Bicyclists and motorcyclists have just as much right to use the road as vehicle drivers.  However, this does not mean they should simply assume all drivers will honor that rule.  Sadly, there are so many distractions in the vehicles these days such as cell phones, ipads, radios and plain old…

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Police Release Video of Gunman Shooting at H.I.S.D. School Bus on March 27, 2012.

Police have released the video of the gunman who opened fire on an H.I.S.D. School bus on March 27, 2012.  This man is just sick.  If you have any information on these persons, please contact Crime toppers at 713-222-TIPS and get this bum off the streets.

Fox News has the…

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Michelin Recalling Thousands of Defective Bus Tires

Michelin is recalling thousands of bus tires after reported incidents of extremely rapid deflation spanning three different models of their bus tires.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requested that Michelin make a voluntary recall after incidents were reported to them from some of Michelin’s fleet customers.  Apparently the defective…

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Rollover 18-Wheeler Accident in Zavalla, Texas Kills Driver, Thursday April 19, 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012, shortly before 10:00 p.m. Stewart Hall of be Wheeler was killed when his truck ran off the road near the intersection of state Highway 63 and County Road 255.  The vehicle apparently rolled to its right side and came to rest with the driver’s side down. …

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Viking Range Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Pressure Washer Falls 60 Feet Through Roof Panel at Malin International Ship Repair & Drydock in Galveston, Texas

A pressure washer contractor fell through a panel in the roof at Malin International Ship Repair and Drydock in Galveston, Texas on Wednesday morning, April 18, 2012.

Apparently, the man was pressure washing the roof in preparation for painting when a panel gave way and the man fell approximately 60…

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Press Release: Simmons and Fletcher Attorney Announces New Blog

Attorney Paul H. Cannon of Simmons and Fletcher has created and released a new blog entitled: Just Another Injury Lawyer in Houston Texas.   The blog is a personal blog which Paul uses to discuss matters of Texas law, politics, news as well as local…

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Reckless Driving is No Laughing Matter in New York

A 21 year-old driver from Utica, New York was recently stopped for reckless driving. After being pulled over, he exclaimed, “I can’t believe you caught up to me … I have no excuse. I am stupid.”

The man was first spotted making a left turn at an incredibly high speed…

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