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AAA’s Distracted Driving Month Driving is a serious act, and when a motorist is behind the wheel of the car, all of his or her attention should be devoted to the roadway. This is especially true for young drivers, whose skills may be untested and who may not be fully aware of their own…

Victim of 2013 SXSW Hit-and-Run Accident Files Lawsuit In the wake of a serious car accident, it seems obvious that the negligent driver should be financially responsible for the losses he or she has caused. It is important to consider, however, any other parties who may also bear some responsibility for the incident. Under…

Beware Of These Important Auto Recalls In a mobile society, nearly everyone relies on some form of transportation to get from point A to point B. In cities with reliable public transportation, the chances of being in an auto accident are lower than in cities where most people drive their own cars. With so…

Man Injured in Lithium Battery Explosion from E-Cigarette E-cigarettes have grown in popularity in recent years, and the lithium-battery-powered devices are now stored in the pockets of users across the state of Texas. Despite that explosive growth, however, it is important that manufacturers and suppliers remain vigilant for faulty or defective products that could…

How are Damages Determined in a Personal Injury Case? Though most victims of a personal injury or wrongful death case will tell you they’d rather have their full health, ability, or lost loved one more than money – lost income, medical bills, and other expenses are how these cases are resolved. When attorneys use…

Man Win $33.8M Verdict Against Skylight Manufacturer In 2010, a Texas maintenance worker was working on the roof of a building when he fell headfirst through an acrylic plastic skylight. He landed on a concrete floor 35 feet below. Incredibly, the man survived the accident, though he suffered severe injuries. His right leg, which…

Honda Faces Lawsuit over Alleged Safety Concerns Car manufacturers have a number of responsibilities towards the products they manufacture. People place their trust in their vehicles every day of their lives; placing their faith on the fact that the car was properly designed and tested by the manufacturer. Unfortunately, this faith is not always…

Texas Oil Worker Injured on Platform Working on an oil rig is not the safest of all occupations, but owners and administrators have a responsibility to reduce the hazards as much as possible. When they fail to do this, not only do they put their workers’ lives at risk, they also open themselves up…

Truck Tires Could Be Unsafe Over 75 Mph When a semi-truck is traveling at high speed, there is literally tons of metal in motion — a force not easily stopped. It is important, therefore, that all the safety features of a big rig, from the tires to the brakes, are always in perfect working…

Woman Seriously Injured in Accident at Randall’s Foods When a premises owner invites a visitor onto the property, he or she takes on a certain level of responsibility for that visitor’s well-being. That responsibility includes ensuring that the property is free from hazards, including oil and water puddles, unsafe electrical connections, broken pavement or…