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// An E-coli outbreak has been reported in Brazos County.  Eight persons have contracted the strain O157:H7.  Two of these are young brothers from the Bryan College Station area, who remain in Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX.  The remaining six are adults and have not been hospitalized. E. coli is a harmful b[...]

With an FDA investigation underway the amount of Granuflo lawsuits being initiated continues to increase. Utilized to neutralize acid in the bloodstream during kidney dialysis, Fresnius' acid concentrated powder is alleged to result in dangerous side effects for patients. The dry substance allows the body to create bicarbonate [...]

In the news yesterday, the ExxonMobil refinery in Beaumont, TX was the scene of a fire where 12 plant workers were injured, with most suffering extensive burns. In such unfortunate situations, seeking legal advice from a personal injury lawyer can be crucial.. The fire occurred near a hydrotreater heat exchanger and the worker[...]

Since a swimming pool injury can result in life impacting consequences like medical bills, physical disability, and time off from work, it is important to be aware of one’s rights in the aftermath. Someone who knows how to handle civil law can help to determine the at-fault party in a swimming pool accident and what approach [...]

The issue with swimming pool accident claims is that are extremely complicated for those who may not be knowledgeable in cases of this magnitude.  While people may casually recognize the danger that a body of water can pose, there are many things at the neighborhood swimming hangout that can cause serious injury or even death. [...]

There are few safe jobs in the petroleum field, and these companies are experienced when it comes to handling accidents, so it is important for anyone harmed in an incident on the job to consider seeking the help of an oil field injury lawyer. This isn’t an area of case study unto itself, as a personal injury lawyer who is in[...]

What is social security disability can be answered in a couple of different ways depending on the situation of the individual, though the process in which the benefits are acquired remain the same, creating a complex claims method that would be best left to a specialized attorney. In a nutshell, the two forms of compensation, o[...]

Lawsuits involving asbestos are becoming more and more common due to public knowledge and awareness, just as mesothelioma FAQs are, with many individuals seeking the facts based around this disorder and the legal ramifications that are involved. The disease is most commonly caused by the over-exposure to asbestos, a material th[...]

A mesothelioma lawsuit is a complex case when compared to other common personal injury cases, with many characteristics such as the time elapsed being taken into consideration. The steady climb of awareness is due to the recent public outcry of the dangers of asbestos exposure.  The disease itself is an aggressive type of canc[...]

If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, it would be a wise decision to consult a workers compensation attorney. This type of lawyer will have an astute understanding of the federal statutes that govern the requirements of employers to provide workers compensation insurance to their employees. These federal statu[...]

A Dallas product liability lawyer can help you to assess the facts in your case when a particular product causes damage to personal property or bodily harm. Injuries that cause long-term disability or require medical attention, surgery or rehabilitation therapy can result in monetary awards to plaintiffs. Courts often set liabi[...]

They are a major cause of death every year, and most people don’t even realize it, but when someone is involved in an unintentional drowning, a swimming pool accident lawyer may be needed. A pool accident is all too common, and the number of fatalities and injuries that occur because of them is shocking. An accident in a swi[...]

A train accident lawyer can be one’s best ally in any incident involving the negligence of Metro light rail, railroad workers or malfunctioning equipment.  Incidents involving locomotives are said to occur approximately every two hours in the U.S., and this means that innocent people are injured and sometimes killed as a resul[...]