Recent Blog Posts
Fatal Workplace Injuries Rise for Third Consecutive Year
Recently-released data shows that the total number of fatal accidents on the job rose for yet another year, and that the reasons that workers are dying on the job have begun to shift in troubling new directions. Read on to learn about the most recent data on fatal workplace injuries in the US, and… Read More »
Rise in Roadway Fatalities in 2016 Marks Third Straight Year of Roadway Deaths
According to NHTSA, which gathers data on the causes of motor vehicle accidents from local agencies, the total number of fatal accidents caused by distracted drivers fell in 2016 by 2.2% to account for only 9.2% of all fatal roadway injuries. Within the category of all distracted-driving-related accidents, 448 fatal crashes were attributed to… Read More »
Logging Truck Accidents Threaten Lives of Texas Residents
Recent crashes involving log trucks have resulted in the deaths of two Texas residents and injuries to a third person. The accidents are examples of the major damage that can be done by logging truck accidents. Sadly, a Texas couple was killed after a collision with a logging truck. A senior couple, aged 82… Read More »
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome after an Accident
The physical toll taken by a personal injury often lasts for months after the accident occurs —sometimes years. After a traumatic injury, some accident victims are afflicted with a painful condition known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or CRPS. Learn more about this condition and how it is caused below, and contact a knowledgeable… Read More »
Onslaught of Vehicle Inspections Sidelines Thousands of Large Trucks
Large trucks such as buses, semi-trucks, and tractor-trailers have an inherent capacity to do major damage when involved in an accident. In order to reduce the risk of a crash as much as possible, the US government has created an agency—the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)—charged with creating and enforcing a detailed set… Read More »
Factors Affecting the Value of Your Car Accident Claim
Getting hurt in a Texas motor vehicle accident can send your life into a tailspin. In trying to figure out how you should proceed in finding a temporary or permanent replacement vehicle or treating your injuries, you may be wondering about how much you can expect to recover from an insurance settlement or personal… Read More »
Why Should I Buy a Dash Cam?
Dashboard cameras, or “dash cams,” might seem like an unnecessary piece of technology for you to have in your car. However, these devices offer more benefits to the average driver than you might realize. Read on to learn how a dash cam could help you in the event of a serious car accident. An… Read More »
Research and Technology Uncover Greater Information on Impact of Phone Use on Crash Rates
Identifying when drivers caused a crash due to being distracted by their phone has historically been a challenge for law enforcement. There is rarely any way to identify whether a driver was on their phone before a crash if an eyewitness cannot testify to seeing it, since drivers are rarely willing to admit to… Read More »
Rare Form of Cancer Linked to Breast Implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that the deaths of nine women were caused from a rare form of cancer which has been linked to their breast implants. Read on to learn about the link between certain types of breast implants and cancer, and contact an experienced Texas breast implant injury… Read More »
Common Pesticide Roundup the Target of a Growing Number of Lawsuits
If you’ve ever worked in agriculture or landscaping, or even maintained a home garden, you’ve doubtless heard of the pesticide Roundup. The pesticide is a mainstay of home improvement stores and garden sheds across the US, but a growing body of research shows that the compound could cause the growth of a specific and… Read More »
