Grease guns are a commonly used tool to deliver grease to moving parts in various industries. Unfortunately, the high-powered nature of the guns results in occasional injections into the body. An estimated 30 to 40 percent of grease gun injuries end in amputation of an entire limb if the victim does not seek immediate treatment….
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Once again, a truck collision on Houston roadways has caused injury and traffic problems. News accounts report that, at about 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, on I-10 east near Dell Dale Road, a commercial truck and van collided. Reportedly, one person was rescued by the fire department and sent by Life Flight to the hospital. Traffic…
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Defective and dangerous products come in many forms, from baby supplies to food to automobiles. When a product has the potential to harm a consumer, there are many organizations that can step in to issue a recall. These include the National Highway Transportation Board, U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…
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Houston has already enacted a city ordinance ordering vehicles to maintain a certain distance from cyclists when driving behind or passing them on the road. Now California has enacted a similar statewide law. The California “Three Feet for Safety Act” requires drivers of motor vehicles to do exactly what you would expect which is to…
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As the school year progresses it is important for parents and children to understand the potential dangers surrounding sports and recreational activities. Some common types of sports injuries are broken bones, muscle strains, abrasions, and head traumas or concussions. Traumatic brain injuries (“TBI”) may be the most serious of these injuries because they are not…
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Last week the Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding whether or not evidence of not using a seat belt should be admissible to mitigate damages. The case before the Supreme Court of Nabors Well Services, LTD v. Asuncion Romero, Et. Al. involves a collision between a tractor-trailer rig and a Chevrolet Suburban. The petitioners…
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Car accidents happen for a number of reasons. One reason that is getting more and more attention, though, is distracted driving. According to National Center for Statistics and Analysis, 3,331 people were killed in car accidents that involved distracted driving in 2011. That’s 10 percent of all crashes reported that year. The National Highway Traffic…
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In an opinion issued today, the Texas First Court of Appeals in Houston held that the trial judge in an underinsured motorist insurance case did not abuse his discretion by declining to sever and abate the plaintiff’s claims under the Texas Insurance Code for misrepresentation of policy terms. This case is a significant development in…
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