Dog attacks can happen when least expected and can cause significant injuries including lacerations, puncture wounds, permanent scarring or disfigurement, and even wrongful death. These attacks can also cause significant emotional injuries. One Bite Rule Texas adheres to the so called “one bite rule.” As it applies to dog bites, this doctrine holds that a…
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The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles and enforces federal laws that apply to commercial truck drivers. The FMCSA recently released its list of proposed regulation changes which are aimed at preventing commercial truck accidents across the country. According to the FMCSA’s Significant…
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Figure 1 – LG 86-Inch Smart TV and Stand On January 12, 2023, LG Electronics issued a recall of 52,000 free standing 86-Inch smart televisions and stands due to serious tip-over and entrapment hazards. The recall affects model numbers 86UQ8000AUB, 86UQ7070ZUD, 86UQ7590PUD, and 86NANO75UAQ sold at various retail stores including Walmart, Best Buy, Costco, and…
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Each year a high number of Texans are killed or severely injured in traffic collisions involving 18-wheelers. These incidents are often caused by the negligent actions of the truck driver; however, truck drivers are not the only responsible party. In some instances, the trucking company who employed the truck driver may share responsibility leading employer…
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On October 27, 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Amazon recalled their Desk Chairs due to fall and injury hazards. Amazon recalled more than 11,400 of its desk chairs sold on Amazon.com from September 2021 through April 2022. The recall involves the Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chair sold in black, brown,…
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Being involved in a car wreck is bad enough but it can be made worse if the driver who caused the accident does not have insurance or not enough insurance to cover the damage. Uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage (“UM/UIM”) will come into play in this common scenario. In Texas, drivers are required to…
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Officials in Galveston are considering golf cart bans following a fatal crash in early August. A grandfather, two of his grandchildren, and an adult relative were killed in a weekend collision involving a golf cart and an SUV in Galveston, Texas. The fatal crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. on 33rd Street, a few blocks away…
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Unexpectedly losing a loved one is devastating and can be emotionally and financially draining to those left behind. While there is no amount of money that can replace the loss of a loved one, there are ways to ensure that justice is served for them. Texas law recognizes two distinct types of claims that may…
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