On September 3, 2013, Western Sky Financial, a payday lender based in the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota, shut down amid lawsuits by several states alleging Western Sky engaged in usury and other illegal practices in making loans to their citizens. Maryland’s commissioner of financial regulation, for example, found that some Western Sky…
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Everyday people share the road with the logistical giants of the highway, the 18-wheeler. Because of the necessity of providing the populace with its food, fuel, and other logistical items, 18-wheelers are seen every day on our nation’s highways. With their presence on the highways comes responsibility, a responsibility to transport goods safely. This responsibility…
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In the most unfortunate of circumstances, a loved one is lost due to the negligence of a third party. Remedy or recovery for such a loss is addressed by bringing forth a Wrongful Death action which is addressed in Section 71 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. The surviving spouse, children, and parents…
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Family members are mourning, and rush-hour traffic was snarled, when a motorist driving a passenger vehicle was killed in a collision with an 18-wheeler truck. The crash occurred about 9:15 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the North Loop 610 near the Hardy Toll Road. The truck stopped for traffic and was struck by a…
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Every day drivers are involved in accidents. For most, the incident will be an inconvenience that consists of exchanging insurance information and being without a vehicle for a few days while repairs are completed. However, when a person is killed in a car accident it is an extremely tragic and life-changing event. Our Houston readers…
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A safety check went all wrong this week, sending a man to a San Antonio hospital with serious injuries. Investigators initially believe that static electricity is to blame for an explosion that involved diesel and salt water storage tanks in Karnes City, part of the Eagle Ford Shale play. The concussion of the explosion caused…
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There are certain intersections and stretches of road that are more prone to accidents than others, and anyone who drives these roads should be cautions and aware of the hazards. A common problem on many roads is attempting to avoid the path of a tractor trailer that is attempting to negotiate a turn. Truck accidents…
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After a six year absence from the City of Houston, Grand Prix racing made its return to the Bayou City last weekend. What was meant to be a family friendly event turned into shock and concern when a crash caused debris and part of the safety fence to fly into the viewing area surrounding the…
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