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Do Drivers Need Stronger Cell Phone Laws in Texas?
While smartphones were once reserved for the financially elite, the Pew Research Center reported that they are now owned by more than 64 percent of American adults. Many people in Texas and across the country depend on these high-functioning cell…
OSHA Investigates Fatal Construction Accident in Austin
In 1970, Congress established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to reduce work-related illnesses, injuries, and deaths in America. In the last 49 years, workplace fatalities have declined by over 40%. However, there is one industry that OSHA can’t…
New Discovery May Help Quadriplegics Regain Hand Function
Many of us take for granted the ability to perform simple tasks until illness or injury takes away our capacity for things that were once routine. For example, hand function – the ability to grasp objects with the proper amount…
Overloaded and Improperly Loaded Big Rigs
Because of regulations controlled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), commercial trucks must abide by a specific weight limit. Additionally, the trailer must be properly loaded so the weight is distributed evenly. Unfortunately, there are times when big…
The Stewart Law Firm, PLLC Observes National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, Part 1
SCI in the United States Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. According to data collected by the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCSC), there are approximately 249,000 to 363,000…
Stephen W. Stewart Selected for Inclusion In the 2016 Texas Super Lawyers® List
The Stewart Law Firm, an Austin, Texas based firm, is proud to announce that its founding partner, Stephen W. Stewart, is included in 2016’s list of Texas Super Lawyers©. Stewart, recognized for his exceptional work in personal injury and defective…
New Findings: Are Millennials Actually the Worst Distracted Drivers?
Baby Boomers are quick to put the blame on Millennials for being the worst drivers, and the most distracted drivers on the road today, especially when it comes to cellphone usage behind the wheel. Now, this statement isn’t completely false,…
Electrocution Hazards at the Workplace
Anyone can be harmed by electricity in unsafe circumstances, but some individuals are at greater risk than others, especially those in a work environment that exposes them to these dangers on a regular basis. This includes maintenance staff, engineers, electricians,…
National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month, Part 2: The 5 Leading Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
Welcome back to our blog series that is dedicated to spinal cord injury survivors and National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Last week, we discussed the history of this annual observance and how our firm plans to show our support…
