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Whether on the job or having fun with friends, an ATV accident can do irreparable and costly bodily damage. Off-roading accidents usually occur to new or first-time users. Proper training and handling can help avoid this danger. Since most injuries, particularly head injury complications, occur to the upper body and head, we[...]

When most people hire a personal injury lawyer to handle their case, it is a common misconception that the lawyer will immediately file a lawsuit to take the client’s case to court. Filing a lawsuit is sometimes an unavoidable reality, but there are many benefits to attempting to settle a case out of court. Saving the [...]

All too often, people who are injured in an auto accident are forced to miss work. This only adds insult to injury when you have mounting expenses and lose wages at the same time. You may miss work to contact the insurance company, have an estimate performed on your vehicle, or seek medical attention. In the most severe cases[...]

The Pier 1 Imports recalled close to 276,000 outdoor swinging chairs and stands after multiple fall and injury reports. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were at least 100 separate incidents where the swinging chair either tipped over or fell from its metal stand resulting in 27 reported injuries. [...]

With the holiday season upon us, many people are focused on shopping for gifts for loved ones. Some shoppers hit the malls on the weekends, and others stop in at different stores on their way home from work. Regardless of shopping strategy, parking lots at local retailers are full of shoppers who are focused on a long list of[...]

The MVP Group has issued a recall for nearly 720,000 glass jar candles with lids that were sold at various retailers. If you believe you've been affected by this recall and need legal assistance, consider contacting a product liability lawyer or a candle recall attorney for guidance. Big Lots, Dollar General, and Family Dollar[...]

A power morcellator recall became necessary once researchers discovered its link to cancer. The device is made with a motorized blade attached to a rod, and the blade is designed to mince tissue at the treatment site – usually diseased tissue in the uterus. The rod is also made with a vacuum system that sucks up the minced ti[...]

Have you ever made the effort to childproof your home?  As a new parent, this is often a goal once your child begins to toddle around and grasp new objects. Complete childproofing is almost unattainable, but it is always important to monitor the news for new, or unthought-of, dangers. Recently, there has been a media push to [...]

Texans like to hear that there is a booming oil industry. It’s, of course, good for the state’s economy. However, it’s a different story when there is a boom in oilfield fatalities. In 2014, 142 U.S. oilfield employees died.  Seventy-one of those employees died in Texas. From 2010 to 2014, 270 of the 615 U.S. oilfield [...]

Phantom Vehicle Accidents Lawyer What Is a Phantom Accident? A phantom accident is a car accident that occurs when one vehicle has left the scene of the accident without being identified. This often leaves the other driver in a bind when trying to obtain insurance coverage for damage caused by a phantom driver. Two types of [...]

It has been weeks since the VW emissions scandal broke, but consumers are still expressing their anger spurred by this automaker’s emissions test cheat.  VW has revealed that 11 million cars are affected worldwide.  As the story unfolds, it is important that consumers have all of the details. A major selling point push[...]

After the screech of tires and the sound of metal hitting metal, many drivers spiral into a panic when they are involved in an auto accident.  Avoid a panicked response by keeping these pointers in mind if you find yourself as the victim of a car crash. And remember, seeking guidance from an experienced auto accident lawyer ca[...]

Do you own a Volkswagen?  If you own a 2009 to 2015 VW Diesel Jetta, Beetle, Golf, or Audi A3 or a 2014 to 2015 Diesel Passat, you may have a claim against VW. VWs are well known for being fuel efficient and environmentally friendly.  However, VW has defrauded consumers by installing inaccurate emissions sensors, which produ[...]

Dangers of Uneven Roads Tips on How to Be Safe When Driving on Uneven Roads Everyone has been driving along when, suddenly, they enter a construction zone where the job is unfinished. Often, this means that the pavement is uneven. A similar situation may occur when there is a dangerous shoulder drop-off or no shoulder at all.[...]

An ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections keeps spreading. Please read this important warning to protect you and your loved ones from a potential infection. As of September 15, 2015, 418 people infected with Salmonella Poona have been reported from 31 states.  Of these reported cases, 91 people have been hospitalized[...]

Most people consider alcohol use, including drunk driving accidents, when they think of liver failure, but the leading cause of acute damage to the organ has nothing to do with drinking. Acetaminophen, usually marketed in the form of Tylenol, is responsible for more cases of acute organ damage than any other risk factor in the [...]

Until recently, Z pack side effects were nothing to worry about. Doctors were convinced the antibiotic, also known by its trade name azithromycin, couldn’t cause more harm than the occasional bout of nausea or diarrhea. In 2012, though, this belief was overturned in light of some extensive research into the medication, reveal[...]

Blue Bell may be a Texas staple, homegrown in the heart of the state and standing for more than a century, but a worrisome listeria outbreak at the creamery’s facilities is threatening its reputation, and the people who buy its products. For weeks, the company began recalling some of its ice cream products, but now the recall h[...]