Stephen Stewart
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5 Playground Hazards to Avoid
For children, playgrounds are entertainment havens meant for adventure and recreation. Now that it’s summer, playgrounds are the place to be for energetic kids and their attentive parents. However, while playgrounds are built with good intentions, poor maintenance and a…
Rainy Day Boating Tips
For many people, boating is a way of life and a relaxing sojourn into nature. However, this isn’t the safest hobby when weather conditions turn sour; in fact, best safety practices indicate that it’s preferable to stay off the water…
How Big a Problem Is Fatigue in the Trucking Industry?
You’ve probably seen warnings about the dangers of drunk driving or texting while driving. But one very dangerous practice that you won’t see on as many billboards is drowsy driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that in 2017,…
Why Some Truck Drivers Rely on Drugs or Alcohol
A recent study released by the State University of Londrina, Brazil, examined the substance abuse of truck drivers from countries around the world. America, with its massive amounts of land freight moved annually (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates…
Death in the Ambulance: When Is the EMT to Fault?
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) have quite a challenging job. EMTs are first responders who are responsible for arriving at the scene of an injury to assess and delay the damage done, while attempting to prevent the injuries from furthering. For…
Cervical Herniated Disc Injuries After a Car Accident in Austin, Texas
Car accidents in Austin, Texas, can lead to various injuries, but one of the most painful and disruptive is a cervical herniated disc. Victims commonly experience significant pain, reduced mobility, and a lengthy recovery process. At The Stewart Law Firm,…
New Study Shows Rideshare Apps like Uber Leading to Lower Rates of Drunk Driving Convictions and Hospitalizations in Texas
A few years ago, applications like Uber and Lyft made their way onto the scene, touting safe, affordable transportation. Notably, they were often hailed as an alternative to drunk driving — or needing a designated driver. Recently, a study published…
How Will I Pay for a Funeral Following a Wrongful Death?
Losing a loved one is a tragic situation to handle for anyone. This event can become even more difficult when you believe that your loved one was lost as a result of another person’s negligence. If you’ve been the unfortunate…
Walmart Shooter Hearing Postponed and Negligent Security Cases in Texas
Each year, we see more and more mass shootings in public places — from schools to cinemas, churches to concerts, and even at the local Walmart. That’s exactly where a terrible mass shooting occurred just two years ago nearby in…
