A former Houston area local police detective was convicted recently for driving while intoxicated. The trial of the former officer occurred in Harris County Criminal Court in Houston, Texas. According to reports, on the night of June 4, 2021, an off-duty officer was driving her vehicle in the center turn lane and crashed into…
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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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In 2022, the number of fatal deaths has been on the rise in many states across the U.S., including Texas. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”), there were 9,650 roadway deaths between January 2022 and March 2022, 625 more than those killed in 2021. This was the highest January to March fatality…
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Drownings present horrific tragedies that are all too common for families across the United States. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 3,960 fatal unintentional drownings each year in the United States. That is an average of eleven (11) drownings per day. Drowning is a leading cause of death…
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On September 7, 2022, a construction worker filed a petition to initiate a lawsuit in the Harris County District Court against Century Communities Inc. and Orlando Flores as a result of injuries he sustained while working on scaffolding at a construction site in Harris County, Texas. The man alleges the defendants were negligent in failing…
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Abbott Laboratories, the nation’s largest baby formula production company, is facing over twenty lawsuits for allegedly producing contaminated baby formula that caused severe illness and death to infants who consumed it. The infants’ injuries or deaths resulted from Cronobacter sakazakii infections. The first product recall by Abbott Laboratories was initiated on February 17, 2022, which…
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Two adults and two children were killed in a three-vehicle crash in Galveston late Saturday night. The crash happened near Seawall Boulevard when a Hyundai SUV ran a stop sign at the intersection of Avenue R and 33rd Street. The SUV ran into a pickup truck, which in turn hit the golf cart that carried…
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With Fall comes a number of local fairs with traveling amusement park companies arriving in town with cotton candy, corn dogs, and rides in tow. Traveling amusement park rides and even their more permanent theme park cousins are supposed to present thrills, fun, and excitement for guests of all ages to enjoy. And likely all…
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