Today, local news organizations have reported that an 18-wheeler jack-knifed and is clogging traffic on the East Loop 610. Just four days ago, another tractor-trailer was involved in a crash with a Smart Car. The result was not the inconvenience of a traffic jam; instead, the driver of the car was sent to the hospital…
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After years of litigation, and a month long trial in December, a Houston jury has ruled that the Ashby high-rise project constitutes a nuisance for some of the neighboring residents. In its decision, the jury awarded almost $1.7 million to 20 of the 30 households that filed suit. The plaintiffs who were awarded damages will…
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A 6-year-old San Antonio girl has died after she was struck by an ice cream truck on the southwest side of the city. Authorities report that the child, who had been purchasing candy and ice cream with a friend, was struck by the vehicle in the truck accident on Dec. 26 during the mid-afternoon hours….
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In order to reduce the possibility of driver fatigue, new regulations have been implemented on commercial truck drivers’ hours of service. Because of these new regulations, drivers are not allowed to drive more than 11 hours following a 10-hour break. The driver cannot be on duty more than 14 hours following that same 10-hour break,…
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According to a recent study from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, dialing, texting or reaching for a cellphone while driving raises the risk of a crash or near-miss. The risk of a crash among young drivers increased more than sevenfold if they were dialing or reaching for a cellphone and fourfold if they were sending…
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Losing a loved one due to an accident is hard. When it’s related to a drunk driving accident, you may be angered by the negligence that led to your loved one’s death. In some cases, you may be able to seek compensation for your loss; although money won’t bring your loved one back, it will…
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Every day people are injured while shipping goods and fuel for the nation on ocean going ships. The role of a seaman does carry certain risks and accidents with it, and injuries do happen. As members of the ship’s crew, the owner of the vessel and the employer owe certain duties to its crew members….
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In early August 6, 2015, Tyson Foods, citing “ambulatory” or “behavioral” problems, announced that its slaughterhouses would no longer accept cattle that had been fed Zilmax, leading Merck & Co. to suspend sales of the popular feed additive. Details on the “ambulatory problems” that prompted Tyson’s decision were not forthcoming until today’s report by Reuters:…
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