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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…

What is the One-Bite Rule? A dog bite can cause serious and disfiguring injuries to victims, as those bitten are often left with deep wounds and permanent scars. This is particularly true for young victims, who are frequently left with painful and disfiguring injuries to their arms, neck and face. Here in Texas, dog…

Woman Struck by Construction Employee Seeks $2.5M In a previous post, we discussed how a truck accident can have multiple defendants – several parties who together contributed to the conditions that led to the accident. In truck accident cases, these parties are often the driver and his or her employer. It isn’t just truck…

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants – What is the Danger? Hip implants are a wonder of modern medical technology. By surgically implanting a synthetic ball and socket into the patient’s hip, doctors can effectively replace an ailing joint, giving the patient a level of mobility that he or she may not have had in years. Unfortunately,…