The use of cell phones while driving has made the nation’s roads more dangerous: nearly half of all drivers admit to texting while driving. With more than 30 states passing distracted driving laws, Congress is now considering enacting a national texting ban. The Distracted Driving Prevention Act would offer grants to states that ban handheld…
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Two workers were burned by steam while working at BP’s Texas City refinery on September 21. One worker suffered burns over 30 percent of his body, including injuries to his torso, left arm, and left leg and was taken by LifeFlight to UTMB Hospital’s Burn Unit. The other worker was transported by ambulance to Mainland…
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As the mid-term elections approach, there are a lot of political races to be excited about. In Texas, the most watched race will be that of governor of the state of Texas. Voters will be given many opportunities to see what each individual gubernatorial candidate stands for and believes in. The airways, internet, social media…
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Recently, at the end of August 2010, Johnson & Johnson, along with its DePuy Orthopaedics subsidiary, announced that it is recalling parts used in hip replacements. The recall includes the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular System – the cup portion of a replacement hip joint – and the DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System. There are an…
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Last week, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association honored me with their first TTLA Member Spotlight. The TTLA Member Spotlight is designed to highlight lawyers in the community that have given something back. I have always felt that it is our duty as lawyers to give back to the community–whether it be donating our time, providing…
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Toyota has quietly settled a high-profile lawsuit over a fatal crash near San Diego last year that drew attention to the sudden acceleration issues in its vehicles and led to massive recalls. The automaker revealed the settlement in a letter to a California Superior Court judge but declined to provide any details of the terms,…
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It was my honor and distinct pleasure to attend the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 33rd Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. this week. It was surreal to meet the democratic leadership of the House and Senate, congressmen, senators, private- sector executives, judges, and students from all over the United States. Not to mention, listening to…
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On July 30, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act by a 209-193 margin. If enacted, this legislation could bring considerable change to the offshore oil industry. The CLEAR Act, HR 3534, was introduced by Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick Rahall, D-W.Va. Since it left the…
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