On May 26, 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a notice of the recall of about 5.4 million HSN steamers due to a serious burn hazard. The steamers were sold by HSN shopping network from January 2002 through December 2020 in-stores nationwide, or through online retailers, such as Amazon, Target, Bed Bath &…
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Some of the phrases most commonly used in personal injury law can be confusing, especially as you grapple with healing, wage losses, and paying bills. But even as your case in Houston, TX, moves forward, you can establish familiarity with a few phrases; doing so will help you understand what you’re facing and what needs…
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In early May 2021, two women were involved in an elevator incident in Galveston County, Texas. The incident occurred when the women were using an in-home elevator. As the elevator ascended, it struck the underside of the home’s deck, causing both women to fall fifteen feet to the ground below. Both women were injured. One…
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Filing a personal injury lawsuit can be a strenuous process in what is already a trying time as you deal with an injury, property damage, and other related losses. It is made even more difficult as the insurance companies that claim to have your best interests at heart attempt to mitigate your claims and offer…
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On June 6, 2021, a Texas man was driving his motorcycle when he was hit by a Ford F150 pickup truck. Mark Barnes was reportedly driving his motorcycle eastbound on Gorman Ave. in Waco, Texas, approaching the intersection at N. 30th Street. Mr. Barnes proceeded through the intersection; at which time he was hit by…
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Koninklijke Philips, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of medical devices, recently issued a recall of some of its breathing devices after reports that foam within those devices might degrade and become toxic, potentially causing cancer. This recall will affect between 3 million and 4 million devices, estimates Philips Chief Executive Frans van Houten. According…
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Personal injury law cases seem simple enough; the defendant does something to injure the plaintiff, the plaintiff files a lawsuit, the defendant or their insurance company compensates the plaintiff. While those are the basic steps as to how a case proceeds, personal injury law is actually a lot more complex than that. Whether you decide…
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On May 26, 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that the HSN shopping network recalled 5.4 million handheld clothing steamers due to serious burn hazards. The steamers are handheld electrical appliances that use hot steam emitted from a nozzle head to remove wrinkles from garments and other fabrics. The CPSC issued notice…
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