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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…
Chewing Tobacco and DUI – The Truth
Breathalyzers have been a reliable court evidence to convict or acquit suspected cases of drunk driving which is legally called DUI or driving under influence. This technologically advanced instrument is capable of measuring the alcohol content in the breath of a specific person.
However, as with any other system, there…
Don’t Text Your Way into Legal Trouble
As reasonable people, we don’t write all of our secrets down in a diary for someone to find if we really don’t want someone to find out about them. Also, we don’t misbehave when we know people are watching or we are being recorded. For some reason, however, many…
Dog Bite Victims on the Rise in Texas and Not Just the From Unfamiliar Dogs or Known Dangerous Breeds
For many people, it is hard to imagine that one’s trusted pet could harm a young child, especially a trusted family dog of eight years. However, that complacency is exactly what results in personal injury to family members and infants. Cooper Brothers was crawling innocently on the floor, when his…
Posted in Dog Bite/Animal Attack, Premises Liability
Tagged dog bite, premises liability, regional news
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Don’t Worry, It’s Organic Arsenic
Arsenic is one of the most widespread and notorious poisons in the world. It is also a known carcinogen, so U.S. laws regulate acceptable levels in our drinking water. However, it seems that arsenic levels are not adequately being monitored in common food items such as baby formula, baby…
Posted in Product Liability
Tagged child safety, health care liability claims, product liability
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Driftwood Kills Young Boy at Crystal Beach
A terrible tragedy occurred yesterday at Crystal Beach near Galveston, Texas when a 3-year-old boy’s life was taken suddenly without warning. A mid afternoon family outing at the beach began normally, as 3-year-old LaShaun, his grandfather, and an unidentified fifteen-year–old girl strolled the beaches and dunes, enjoying…
Birth Control Recall!?!
We have seen many product and drug recalls since the 80’s when Tylenol pioneered the concept. Just as Johnson & Johnson’s initial product recalls stunned the public and cost them tens of millions of dollars in revenue, so has Pfizer’s recent recall of ineffective birth control pills. The recall includes…
Posted in Product Liability, Types of Injury, Uncategorized
Tagged product liability, recalls
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Too Many Deaths Occur From Distracted Drivers
Getting in a car to drive to work or school is the most dangerous activity most people engage in on a daily basis. Compounding the danger of driving exponentially are distracted drivers who are talking on the phone or texting. The U.S. or state lawmakers need to step up
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Motorcycle Helmet Safety
Motorcycle Helmet Safety
Riding a motorcycle for many is a liberating experience; feeling the wind whip through your hair on a beautiful, sunny day can wash away your worries and stress. Texas does not require riders to wear a helmet unless they are under 21 years…
What You Should Know About Auto Insurance Coverage
When you buy automobile insurance in Texas, there are several different coverage options available. By law, you must carry liability insurance. Liability insurance is what pays somebody else if you cause an accident. If you are injured, liability insurance on your vehicle will not pay for your damages. If you…
