Many people in Texas believe that their furry family member would never harm anyone; however, this is not always the case. An estimated four million people in the United States are bitten by a dog every year. Experts say that almost half of all dog bites occur in...
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Auto recall basics and the law
Defective vehicles have caused around 299 million recalls since 1966, including 84 million equipment parts. The Federal Motor Safety Standards outline minimum safety requirements that all vehicle manufacturers in Texas and around the country must follow. The National...
Legal issues in slip-and-fall accident cases
Texas residents who take legal action after suffering injuries in slip-and-fall accidents usually file premises liability lawsuits against the owners or occupiers of the properties where the accident took place based on the civil tort of negligence. To prevail in...
How can you reduce your risk of getting into a truck accident?
Fatal truck accidents are on the rise in Texas. While it's hard to determine the exact cause of this increase, a combination of driver errors and employer negligence might be at fault. Everyone can do their part to reduce the number of truck accident fatalities,...
The pitfalls of driving in the autumn
Driving in the autumn in Texas comes with a number of pitfalls, such as the roads being slippery with frost or with wet foliage. Inexperienced drivers may fail to slow down and wipe out as a result; others who are tourists may stare at the beauty of the autumn scenery...
Defective airbag maker now linked to dangerous seat belt webbing
Millions of vehicle owners in Texas and around the country received recall notices in recent years to fix faulty airbags produced by the now defunct Japanese auto parts manufacturer Takata. Hundreds of injuries and at least 17 deaths have been linked to airbags with...
Reasons for the misdiagnosis of Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia is being misdiagnosed at an alarming rate. In Texas and across the U.S., there are more than 1.4 million people with LBD, yet the number is no doubt higher due to missed diagnoses. This is despite the fact that LBD is not a rare disease: There are...
What Happens When Auto Accident Injuries Don’t Get Treated?
After a vehicle accident, the person may think they have no injuries. However, some injuries do not show until days or even weeks later, because the adrenaline rush and emotions mask symptoms. Untreated accident injuries often cause worse. Whiplash Left Untreated...
How can patients find out if their doctor has been sued?
Patients in Texas might be interested to know if their doctor has been charged with medical malpractice. A malpractice suit isn't necessarily a deal breaker; studies have shown that 75% of doctors in the United States have received at least one malpractice suit during...
How comparative negligence plays a role in auto accidents
You might have sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident you were partly at-fault for. Because of your role, no matter how small, you may fear that you cannot receive compensation. While this is unlikely, you must understand how Texas approaches comparative...