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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On August 4, 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that DeWalt has recalled various saw models due to laceration injuries. DeWalt recalled nearly 1.4 million Miter saws sold at Lowe’s Stores, Home Depot, hardware stores nationwide, and online including Amazon.com and Lowes.com between April 2019 through May 2022. The recall includes DeWalt…
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On June 9, 2022, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Nautilus has recalled various treadmill models due to fall hazards. The recall includes Nautilus models T616 and T618 treadmills. Nautilus and the model number are printed on the plastic shroud at the front of the treadmill’s walking belt. The treadmills were exclusively…
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Three U.S. tourists died due to carbon monoxide poisoning at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort on the island of Exuma on May 6, 2022. Report staff contacted the George Town Police Station shortly after 9 a.m. reporting that a man was found unresponsive in a villa. While en route, it was reported that an additional…
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