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Texas Railroad Crossings Are the Most Dangerous in the Nation According to federal statistics, Texas can claim the tragic distinction of having the most railroad crossing collisions than any other state in the country. What makes this even more tragic is the fact that these horrific accidents can almost always be prevented. The Federal…

Government Updating Its Car Safety Rating System A lot has changed since the federal government first released its 5-star car safety rating system for cars in 1978. Back then, the most significant new technology that may have been part of a new model may have been a cassette player. Now, cars are coming equipped…

“HAI” Risk: The Dangers of Healthcare-Associated Infections When we go to the hospital for surgery or other treatment, we expect to leave the hospital in better condition than we arrived. Unfortunately, hospitals can also be a breeding ground for infections and other complications that can lead to readmissions, additional treatment, or serious adverse health…

Two Ways to Prevent Medication Errors According to one estimate, 1.5 million people were harmed by medication errors in 2011 alone, with 100,000 people dying as a result. There are many types of medication errors committed by doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. These can include prescribing an inappropriate dosage or failing to check for allergies…

What is a “Contingent Fee”? You’ve probably seen commercials on TV or billboards on the side of the road with a personal injury lawyer exclaiming something to the effect of: “You pay nothing unless I recover damages for you” or “If we don’t get you compensation, our services are free.” What that lawyer is…

Fatigued Truck Drivers Create Big Risks Driving while drowsy is a serious problem that can affect any driver of any kind of vehicle. But when that driver is at the wheel of a massive tractor-trailer, the consequences can be even more catastrophic. Truck Drivers Often Drive Longer Than the Law Allows According to the…

The Dangers of Wrong Prescriptions According to one estimate, 1.5 million people were harmed by medication errors in 2011 alone, with 100,000 people dying as a result. There are many types of medication errors committed by doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. These can include prescribing an inappropriate dosage or failing to check for allergies or…

Hospital Falls Can be Tragic – and Preventable According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, between 700,000 and 1 million people fall in U.S. hospitals every single year. These falls, mostly by patients who are already physically vulnerable, result in thousands of injuries and deaths. These incidents are all the more…

What Exactly is an “On-the-Job” Injury Under Texas Workers’ Comp. Law? A serious injury can keep you from working for a long time, leaving you without a paycheck while also leaving you with a growing pile of medical bills and other expenses. When the injury that is keeping you off the job happened on…

Big Rig Accidents Involve Big Issues The bigger they are, the more damage they can do. It’s not hard to understand why a collision between a large commercial truck and a passenger car can lead to catastrophic injuries and deaths. You can almost feel the sheer size of tractor-trailers when you drive next to…