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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,…

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…