When you are ill or injured, you must put your trust in a healthcare professional to help you heal. Unfortunately, on occasion, medical professionals can fail to uphold their position adequately. Sometimes things just happen, while other times someone is responsible as they were negligent in their treatment. Medical negligence can have a heavily negative impact on one’s life. It …
10 Most Common Construction Accidents
Construction jobs are some of the most dangerous positions there are. Any personal injury lawyer in Dallas will warn that all too often injuries occur to workers on construction sites that could have been potentially avoided. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) there is one out of every ten construction workers injured each year. One of the …
4 Facts About Dog Bites You Should Know
Man’s best friend can do more than provide us comfort. Many people buy dogs to act as proximity alarms, so they can protect their property. While that in and of itself isn’t much of a problem, there are some things you have to know as a dog owner in Texas, so you aren’t on the receiving end of a lawsuit. …
From Romaine Lettuce to Turkey: What You Need to Know About Product Defect Claims
With the recent recalls of Romaine lettuce and Jennie-O Turkeys as a result of salmonella and E. coli there are lots of questions swirling around. The second question after, “Did I buy some romaine lettuce or turkey lately?” is more than likely what to do next if you have purchased and ingested these foods. One course of action would be …
Thanksgiving Accidents: How to Avoid Them
Thanksgiving is all about being grateful for what you have, spending time with your loved ones, and eating delicious comfort food, right? While that may be the case, Thanksgiving is also one of the most dangerous holidays and days of the year, in general. This day of thanks marks the start of the busy holiday season, which often comes with …
Black Friday Shopping Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means turkey, football, family, and Black Friday shopping, right? If you are one of the many Americans who hits the stores for the best deals on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving), it’s important you brush up on your safety tips. Black Friday gives consumers the chance to snag the best deals of …
How Technology is Promoting Safe Driving
Technology has forever changed the way in which we communicate and live our lives on a daily basis. Perhaps one of the most important things technology has given us in recent years if new vehicle safety features. Sadly, someone dies in the United States every 30 minutes because of impaired or distracted driving, and every two minutes someone is injured …
The Importance of Scooter Safety in Dallas
In case you missed it, electric scooters have come to Dallas in full force. Towards the end of summer, the City Council approved a motor-assisted scooter ordinance, paving the way for companies like Bird and Lime to bring pay-as-you-ride electric scooters to the area. Cities all over the country have been passing similar laws, marking a new era of city …
Common Truck Accident Injuries
Commercial trucks are everywhere these days, especially on North Texas highways. As more and more people make the move to Texas (more than 1,000 per day) we only expect accidents involving large trucks to increase. According to the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 4,000 people died in large truck accidents last year. The majority of these fatalities were …
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas
Accidents happen all the time, often as the result of another person’s negligence or poor decision-making. If you have lost a loved one because of the actions of someone else, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Texas. Each state has different rules and regulations in place regarding who can file a wrongful death suit. In …