At the winter holidays, every Texas family wants parties, visits and family time together to be merry and bright. Few families want to think about abuse and neglect – especially if it’s happening to someone they care about. Holiday visits to relatives who live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, however, offer an opportunity for family members to identify …
Four Ways to Prevent Injuries at Railroad Crossings
Over 2,000 people are killed or injured at railroad crossings each year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Each year, more people are hurt by trains than in all airplane accidents combined. A passenger vehicle stands little chance against a fully-loaded freight train, and an unprotected pedestrian or bicyclist has even less. Whether you are walking, biking or driving, …
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect by the Numbers
We’re all getting older. As Texas adults age, they watch their beloved parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other adults get older as well. When an elderly loved one needs more focused, professional care than a family member can provide at home, the help of a nursing home may be required. Were You Injured? Call Now For a FREE Consultation! Nursing …
Top Stats on Texas Car Accidents in 2013
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) keeps track of accidents that occur on Texas roadways each year. The data are used to measure how well Texas agencies are doing at decreasing car accidents, where and when accidents are most likely to occur, and how many Texas families are affected each year by car accident injuries and deaths. Because these statistics …
Four Ways to Avoid Holiday Cooking Cuts and Burns
With the winter holidays just a few weeks away, families throughout Dallas, Mesquite and Fort Worth are making plans, buying supplies and preparing to start their holiday cooking. Although working in the kitchen always carries some risk of injury, you can reduce these risks for the ones you love by keeping some basic safety tips in mind. Here are four …
Keep Teens Safer Behind the Wheel: What Parents Can Do
Every year, hundreds of parents throughout Texas watch as their child takes a car on the road alone for the first time. Experienced Dallas car wreck attorneys with teens know that drivers age 16 to 19 face the highest risk for a vehicle accident. That’s why they recommend to all parents that families learn the risks teen drivers face and …
Texas Department of Workers’ Compensation Seeks Presenters for “Texas Safety Summit”
The Texas Department of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) 19th Annual Workplace Safety and Health Conference, also known as the “Texas Safety Summit,” will be held May 19-21 in Austin, Texas. Concerned workers, employers and other experienced individuals are invited to submit proposals for presentations to be given at the summit. Experienced Texas workplace injury attorneys recognize that events like the Texas …
AARP Driver Safety Courses Aim to Keep Older Drivers Out of Car Accidents
Many older Texas drivers do not see a point to taking a driver education class. With years of driving experience behind them, they reason, surely I know enough by now to stay safe on the road. Why do I need a class to tell me how to drive? In fact, every driver can benefit from a refresher course on safe …
Reporting Suspected Elder Abuse to the Texas Attorney General
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 …
