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How to Prevent School Zone Accidents
School zones are high-traffic areas where children may be present at any time. When passing through a school zone, drivers are legally obligated to slow down and exercise due caution in order to protect pedestrians. They are also obligated to…
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Hard-Boiled Eggs
Almark Foods refers to itself as “the hard-boiled egg specialists,” and distributes egg products to stores and restaurants all over the country. Recently, the company recalled all products made in its Georgia facility due to possible contamination by a bacterium…
E-Logs May Help Prevent Truck Accidents
Drowsy driving is a consistent cause of many nighttime accidents, not the least of which involve truck drivers. Driving long hours, often through the night, can lead to extreme fatigue that may lead to dangerous accidents. However, electronic logging devices…
Understanding the 6 Different Types of OSHA Violations
OSHA violations fall into six main types: De Minimis, Other-than-Serious, Repeated, Failure to Abate Prior Violation, Serious, and Willful. These categories range from minor technical infractions with practically no risk of injury to intentional disregard for employee safety, which can…
Texas Car Accident Kills 2 Teens, Injures 2 Others
A car accident on West Parmer Lane in Cedar Park has resulted in the deaths of two high school teens and injuries to two others. The accident happened on Jan. 10 at about 9:30 p.m., when a 2011 Nissan traveling…
Defective Baby Products to Avoid
Baby stores sell hundreds of different baby products every day in the United States. However, not all of them are useful. Some can even pose a threat to the safety and health of infants and toddlers. While the U.S. Consumer…
What Are My Rights After a Work Injury in Texas?
After a work injury in Texas, you have the right to choose your doctor, maintain confidentiality regarding your claim, and seek legal counsel. Additionally, you are entitled to receive medical benefits and compensation for lost wages regardless of fault, income…
Drowsy Driving: One of the Main Causes of Auto Accidents
Unfortunately, negligence exists in many forms. Many situations result in innocent people just like you suffering harm because of someone else’s actions. Among those at the top of the list for causes of car accidents, many of them are the…
Auto Defects & Car Accident Claims
Not all car accidents in Texas are caused by reckless drivers. Sometimes, car accidents are the result of factors beyond the control of the driver, such as when defective brakes unexpectedly fail or when a faulty ignition switch turns off the vehicle…
