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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,…

Self-Driving Cars Could Lead to New Legal Challenges By now, you have probably heard about the remarkable advances that Google and other companies have made in the area of self-driving cars. Google’s vehicles have logged thousands of accident-free miles, and many mainstream vehicles can be purchased with sophisticated driver aids that conduct emergency stops…

New Technology could Increase the Risk of Misdiagnosis in Breast Cancer Patients When we hear of technological advances in the field of medicine, we automatically assume that the improved devices will enable us to better identify and treat diseases. According to a recent study by Susan G. Komen for the Cure, however, new breast…

After a Truck Accident, Who Can You Name as a Defendant? In the aftermath of a truck accident, it is normal to feel angry or frustrated at the truck driver who caused your injuries. You may even consider filing a personal injury lawsuit against the trucker. Before you do so, however, it pays to…

Burn Injuries: What Type of Compensation can you Expect? Though rarely fatal, burn injuries are devastating nonetheless. A burn injury leaves the body weakened and disfigured, and the victim in significant pain. Personal injury law sets a number of guidelines for damages in burn cases. Most personal injury cases seek to compensate victims for…

Truck that Struck Bridge Did Not Have Proper License We have written previously about the devastating Central Texas truck accident in which a driver collided with an overhead beam on an Interstate 35 bridge. The collision left one man dead and three others, including the trucker, with injuries. The incident apparently occurred because the…

Drunk Driving and Dram Shop Liability In the aftermath of a drunk driving accident, victims are often left with a number of serious questions. Why did the driver choose to drive while drunk? How much did the driver have, and where did he or she get it? Why didn’t anyone stop him or her…