In January 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Chrysler reached an agreement in which Chrysler would launch a “safety campaign” to address potential fuel tank defects in 1.56 million Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles. In the months since, experienced Texas car accident lawyers have waited for news of the safety campaign’s beginning, so they could help spread …
Studies Find Older Adults Face Highest Risk of Slip-and-Fall Injuries
A fall can cause serious injury to a person of any age. But studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) find that older Americans face the highest risk of suffering a fall and of enduring a severe injury as a result. Consequently, experienced Texas slip and fall injury lawyers encourage families to help older loved ones find …
Choosing the Right Booster Seat for Your Child
Choosing the right booster seat for a growing child can be a mind-boggling experience. There are dozens of options available, and each one boasts different features. How can you decide which booster seat best fits the needs of your growing child and your family? When choosing a booster seat for your child, consider the following tips from the National Highway …
Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Nursing Home
When an elderly family member needs frequent and skilled care, a nursing home may be the best option. However, not all nursing homes treat patients in their care with the same level of skill and attention. An educated and alert family member can do much to avoid nursing homes that may pose an increased risk of abuse or neglect. Click …
Recognizing the Signs of Lead Poisoning in Children and Adults
Lead is a heavy metal that was once used to make a wide range of consumer products, from paint to gasoline to children’s toys. However, lead is also toxic to the human body. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a level of lead in the blood as low as 10 micrograms per deciliter can have significant health effects, …
Protect Your Guests From Burn Injuries This Labor Day: Top Tips
When you throw a Labor Day cookout, you want your guests to go home with their stomachs full of delicious grilled treats and their heads full of fun memories. The last thing you want is to start a fire or risk causing a burn injury or other harm to yourself, your family, or your guests. Before you pack up the …
Anti-Psychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes Raises Concerns
Powerful anti-psychotic medications have been prescribed to nursing home patients at alarming rates in recent years, despite the fact that the drugs have not been tested on elderly individuals and the effects are largely unknown, according to a recent article from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). The use of anti-psychotic medications in nursing homes concerns Dallas nursing home …
Top Tips for Preventing Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bite injuries afflict 4.5 million Americans each year. Approximately 800,000 of these injured people need medical treatment for the bites. The overwhelming majority of dog bite injury victims are young children under 5. Although dog bites rarely cause death, they often inflict severe pain and create a fear of dogs that can linger for years – sometimes, for a …
Do Heads-Up Displays Make Smartphone Use in Cars Safer?
Experienced Texas car accident attorneys have long known that smartphone use in cars is a leading cause of distracted driving accidents, often resulting in death and serious injury to motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Most U.S. states have responded to these risks by limiting smartphone use in cars, and both tech companies and auto manufacturers have tried to find ways to …
Do You Know These Common Signs of Concussion?
Students between the ages of 10 and 19 are more likely to suffer a concussion during a sporting event than from any other source, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Younger children may suffer a concussion while playing or riding a bicycle. As recent studies have shown, the risks of a concussion for a growing brain …
