The Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas is the United States’ only nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly facility. It also is charged with maintaining the safety, security, and reliability of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile. Currently, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, over 1,300 people have been made sick or died due to exposure to chemicals…
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At least 3,000 people are killed each year by foodborne illnesses. This costs the United States around $77 billion. These are only the reported deaths; experts estimate that many more go unreported and are attributed to other causes. Statistics About Food Safety Are Sickening In addition, 48 million people become ill and 128,000 require hospitalization…
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In early December both the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) and the UK’s National Trading Standards issued an advisory on the top gift of this holiday season, hoverboards. Hoverboards are two-wheeled, self-propelled scooters that give the illusion of a flying skateboard and have a sales range from $200 to $2,000. In October the…
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When a person considers filing a personal injury lawsuit over a car accident, slip and fall, or any other kind of injury, it is reasonable to ask “What is my case really worth?” The answer comes down to “damages” and figuring out what your injuries have cost you monetarily, physically, and mentally. In a personal…
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According to the United States Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security, more than 4,000 recreational boating accidents have been reported in each of the past five years. Recreational boating accidents occur year round and may involve jet skis, fishing boats, cruise ships, kayaks, canoes, and many other types of boating vessels. In 2014, which…
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Last July, three Texas construction firms were hit with nearly $800,000 in penalties from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The federal agency noted that the three companies put workers in tremendous danger, according to a story in the Texas Tribune. The agency also noted that the state has a lax safety culture that…
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This weekend, the Texas Supreme Court further insulated police officers from responsibility when they injure citizens during reckless police chases. The decision came in the case of Texas Department of Public Safety v. Merardo Bonilla. In the Bonilla case, a trooper ran a red light causing a crash that injured another motorist. The trooper was…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued another warning in regards to artery clearing tools. The devices are part of a new system used to open constricted arteries to help blood flow via cutting plaque from artery walls. In September. the FDA reported an incident where a wire piece from the component broke off…
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