On this episode of Meet Houston Missions & The Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, meet Victor Hay, the Director of Magnificat Houses. Magnificat Houses began in 1968 with one woman dedicating one hose to provide shelter, food, and support for women on the streets... Read More >
Apple AirPod Hearing Loss Lawsuits and Amber Alerts
Have you heard about the Apple AirPod lawsuits alleging permanent damage and hearing loss as the result of using Apple AirPod wireless earbuds when an amber alert just happened to go off? Apple has, and apparently, the lawsuits are not their first time hearing about it per the... Read More >
Major Infusion Pump Recalls and Infusion Pump Correction Alerts
The FDA has announced several infusion pump recalls by the manufacturers recently. These are Class 1 recalls which present the highest level of threat of serious injury and/or death at risk. The following companies have issued the recalls: Eitan Medical Ltd Sapphire... Read More >
Meet Houston Missions: Katy Cares, Inc. (Single Parent Support)
In this episode Paul H. Cannon talks with The President of Katy Cares, Dr. Dawid J. Pieterse, Ph.D., M.M., A.P., Lt. Col. Katy Cares is a Christian Faith-based mission that provides mentoring, counseling, coaching training programs as well and other essential support services to... Read More >
Residents of Houston Community Sunnyside Latest Victims of Texas Bed Bug Problem
Sunnyside is a very old community in Houston to the south of downtown just outside the 610 loop. Normally a fairly unnoticed and quiet community, lately it has been making news for something no community wants to be known for—a bed bug problem. Residents of the senior living... Read More >
$500,000 Bard Hernia Mesh Verdict is More Fuel for Settlement Discussions
The fourth bellwether trial in the C.R. Bard hernia mesh litigation concluded in October after several weeks of trial with C.R. Bard being ordered to pay $500,000.00 in damages to the Plaintiff. Over 20,700 lawsuits are pending against the manufacturer alleging that Bard failed... Read More >
Avoiding Nighttime Highway Shoulder Accidents
Staying near the car puts you at risk of getting hit by the vehicle or flying debris if someone hits the car. Some of the worst accidents we see as Texas car accident lawyers are highway shoulder accidents. The high speed of the moving car combined with an impact with a... Read More >
Meet Houston Missions: Cy-Hope (Assistance to At-Risk Children)
In This episode of Meet Houston Missions and the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, we meet Lynda Dierker, the Executive Director of Cy-Hope. Cy-Hope serves as a catalyst to bring needs and solutions together for at-risk children. Services provided include:... Read More >
Meet Houston Missions: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Mentoring)
In this episode of the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Host Paul H. Cannon talks to Diana Willetts, the Katy Area Representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). FCA is an organization dedicated to helping student-athletes connect in their faith in... Read More >
Meet Houston Missions: Keturah’s Haven (Pregnant Women’s Shelter)
In this episode of Meet Houston Missions and The Simmons and Fletcher, P.C., Local Missions Podcast, Ruhamah Rylander, the Founder and Executive Director of Keturah’s Haven, and her husband and cofounder David, tell our attorney Paul Cannon about their Nonprofit which focuses... Read More >
How Much Caffeine is Too Much? Panera Bread Sued Over Girl’s Death
On September 10, 2022, Sarah Katz purchased a Charged Lemonade from Panera Bread. Shortly thereafter, she went into cardiac arrest and died. Sarah was a 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student with a heart condition—long QT syndrome Type 1. A condition her family and... Read More >
Who is at Fault If Someone Runs a Red Light and You Hit Them?
For many, this sounds like a question with a very simple answer. The guy who ran the red light is at fault, right? Be careful. That assumption gets a lot of people in trouble. And the red-light cameras don't shoot video, so they are no help either. If Someone Runs a Red Light... Read More >
Meet Houston Missions: The Spina Bifida Association
In this episode of the Simmons and Fletcher Local Missions Podcast, Host Paul H. Cannon talks to Sara Struwe, the CEO of the Spina Bifida Association. The Spina Bifida Association is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people who suffer from Spina Bifida. Their... Read More >
How Do I Prove a Lost Wage Claim After an Accident?
Calculating Lost Wage Claims Whether you are in a car wreck, slip and fall, or an on-the-job accident, knowing how to document evidence of your lost wages in order to prove your wage loss claim to an insurance adjuster or ultimately prove your lost wage claim to a jury can be... Read More >
Will the FDA Ban Hair Relaxers? New Rule Re: Formaldehyde Proposed
The FDA has proposed a new rule be implemented banning the use of formaldehyde and other chemicals that can release formaldehyde when heated such as methylene glycol. This proposal is based in part on the findings of a study published in 2022 that found that there was a notable... Read More >