Category Archives: News
Defective Car Parts & Injury Claims
Many of us are able to operate our cars safely and arrive at our destinations without concern or fear that it will cause us harm or injury. This is not always the case, however, and when accidents happen due to…
New Rules Designed to Reduce Truck Accidents
Texas drivers may be interested to learn about new rules passed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that are designed to make the roads safer. According to the Department of Transportation, as many as 4,000 people die in bus…
The Dangers of Indoor Play Areas
Twenty years ago, you couldn’t walk into a McDonald’s without seeing an indoor play area crawling with hyper children. But the good ol’ days of plastic slides, padded floor, and questionable puddles is gone. Many “kid friendly” fast food businesses…
Types of Accidents That Might Be a Property Owner’s Fault
When an accident occurs on someone else’s property, resulting in injuries, the property owner might be at fault, resulting in a premises liability claim. Premises liability cases fall under the umbrella of personal injury and, like most personal injury lawsuits,…
Safety of Plastic Not Addressed in Recent Court Decision
A federal jury ruled against two Austin-based plastic manufacturers in a suit brought by Eastman Chemical Co. The ruling on July 24, upheld Eastman’s claims that the firms, PlastiPure Inc. and CertiChem Inc., published misleading information regarding the health effects…
Do You Know Austin’s Most Dangerous Intersections?
Studies have shown throughout the years that certain areas of Austin, Texas are more likely to see a car accident than the next. City councilmembers have proposed improvements be made to these dangerous areas, but it is unclear when or…
Motorcycle Safety: How to Increase Your Visibility
As much as we wish we could control the behavior of others, the truth is that there will always be irresponsible drivers on the road. Knowing this, there are still plenty of things that motorcyclists can do proactively to help…
When Hurt by a Defective Product, Keep the Product & Packaging
When you’re hurt by a defective product, you might be tempted to call the manufacturer, complain, and demand a free replacement. This sort of response is understandable since this is exactly what product manufacturers tell you to do. However, you…
Texas Teenager Charged with Intoxicated Manslaughter
A Texas teenager is charged with intoxicated manslaughter after a car accident that took the life of one of his passengers and seriously injured the other. The fatal car crash took place on July 28, 2013 in the 9700 block…
