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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON HONORS EX-FOOTBALL PLAYERS KILLED IN CRASH

The University of Houston football team wore special helmet decals during their November 18th game with Oklahoma State as a remembrance to three former football players whose lives were tragically cut short during a car crash in downtown Houston. The incident occurred during the early hours of Saturday, November 13, 2023 when the driver of…

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High-Powered Magnetic Toy Balls Recalled Due to Dangerous Ingestion Hazard Leading to Serious Injuries and Multiple Deaths

Thousands of sets of 5mm high-powered magnetic toy balls have been recalled after federal regulators issued several warnings for the toy kits, including the potential risk of choking, serious injury, and death. On December 28, 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) announced a recall of more than 4,200 high-powered magnetic ball sets sold exclusively…

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Plant Explosions

Plant explosions are extremely dangerous and have devastating affects among communities and the innocent people who work at these establishments. Plant explosions, as you may know, can cause significant damage, disrupt communities, and pose serious risks to human lives. Sadly, these types of explosions happen far more often than one may realize due to many…

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A Holiday Reminder

With the holiday festivities and party circuit well underway, it’s crucial to acknowledge the heightened risks associated with drinking and driving. Despite the festive cheer, the combination of celebrations and alcohol often leads to an increased danger on the roads. At Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner, we understand the devastating impact drunk drivers…

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Commercial Truck Wreck Leaves Five Dead and Five Others Injured

As recently reported in the Houston Chronicle, five people were killed, and five were seriously injured after a truck overturned in central Illinois, causing a toxic substance to leak from its cargo and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of area residents. A semi truck, carrying caustic chemicals toppled over in the middle of the night…

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E-Skateboards Recalled After Reported Deaths

Future Motion, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling all models of its e-skateboards after four known deaths were linked to the Onewheel electric skateboard. The company has issued a voluntary recall of 300,000 boards after initially resisting CPSC’s push for the same. According to the CPSC, “Future Motion has…

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Negligent Driver Runs Red Light, Killing Three Former University of Houston Football Players

In the early hours of Saturday, November 11, 2023, tragedy struck as three former University of Houston football players—D.J. Hayden, Zachary McMillian, and Ralph Oragwu—were killed in a car accident. The three players were in town to attend the University of Houston homecoming game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday night. According to reports, the…

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