When a Texas family makes the decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home, assisted living facility or other care facility, the last thing family members want or expect is that their loved one will suffer abuse. Unfortunately, abuse, neglect and exploitation can happen in any of these settings. If your loved one is abused or neglected …
Safe Toys Are Fun Toys: How to Choose Safer Toys for the Children You Love
Kids love toys, and with the holidays just around the corner, many Texas injury lawyers and other grownups are buying toys for the kids they love. But even the most popular toy of this year’s holiday season may leave your favorite little one in tears if it causes injury. Here are some easy ways to choose toys that are safe …
Safer Costume Design Means a Safer Halloween
Halloween and fall festival parties top the list of favorite holidays for many Texas kids. Parents, caregivers and teachers can help make these holidays more fun and memorable for kids by keeping safety tips in mind. Every year, experienced personal injury lawyers throughout Texas talk to families whose children have been injured due to a thoughtless or careless costume design. …
Throwing a Fall Party? Play It Safer With These Tips
Halloween, harvest parties, football games and other fall events call for a party! If you’re planning to throw a get-together during the autumn months, keep these safety tips in mind so that your guests can enjoy themselves without an unexpected illness or injury ruining their fall fun. When you throw a party, keep the following safety tips provided by experienced …
Does Google Glass Make Multitasking Safer Behind the Wheel? No, Say Scientists
When it comes to texting or using tech behind the wheel, hands-free doesn’t mean safer. This is the conclusion drawn from a recent study from the University of Central Florida comparing the use of Google Glass to the use of a smartphone while driving. Experienced Dallas car accident attorneys still strongly recommend putting the tech away whenever you are in …
AVMA Offers Advice for Preventing Dog Bites
A dog bite is among the most emotionally traumatic injuries a person can face. Although dog bites are rarely fatal, they can cause severe pain and scarring. Worse, a dog bite attack quickly turns “man’s best friend” into a source of fear and terror – a situation that, especially for young children, can cause anxiety for years after the actual …
UT Austin Joins National Initiative to Research Traumatic Brain Injuries
The University of Texas at Austin has become one of eleven partner institutions of higher learning to participate in a $17 million study of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The study is being spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Defense, which seeks more information and better treatment options for the many combat veterans who have suffered concussions and other traumatic brain …
Help Kids Stay Safe and Healthy This Fall
Autumn is here, and that means outdoor fun, fall sports and enjoyment for families throughout Texas. Texas personal injury lawyers hope everyone in their community stays safe this fall. Keep these tips in mind to help yourself and the children you love enjoy the autumn season in a healthy, injury-free way. Use properly-sized, ergonomic tools. When raking leaves, cleaning up …
Help Prevent Fires This Winter by Checking Your Home Heating Equipment Now
The winter months still seem far away when Texas families are headed to high school football games and other fun fall events. But by checking on your home heating equipment now, you can be ready when the cold weather rolls in. According to the National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA), half of all home heating fires are reported in the months …
New Riders in the House? Make Safety Part of Their Bicycling Privileges
Every child is excited about the day they get to graduate from a tricycle to a “big kid bike” – with or without training wheels. A bicycle means freedom, fun, and a visible step forward in their journey toward growing up. Parents who are helping their kids claim their “big kid” bicycling privileges need to remind kids that this big …
