Under the unfortunate circumstances that you are involved in an accident, due to the negligence of someone else, that causes injuries, you should seek legal advice. If you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit after an accident, it’s important to know what to expect from the process and how to prepare to make your claim. Take Notes After you’ve …
Proving Medical Malpractice Through Misdiagnosis
Medical malpractice can leave patients with serious injuries or even result in death. Medical malpractice occurs when a patient is injured by a doctor or other medical staff who fail to perform their medical duties. A number of doctors’ errors have occurred as a result of misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. This can lead to patients receiving incorrect treatment, delayed treatment, …
Escalator Accidents Can Be Deadly
Did you know that The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates more than 10,000 people are injured on escalators every year? There are about 33,000 escalators operating in the U.S. – far fewer than the number of elevators. However, injuries occur more frequently on escalators, about 15 times more frequently than elevators. Although entrapment – in which a body part …
Tips for Bicycle Commuting
You can find cyclists all over the roads of Dallas, especially during the warmer months. Bicycle commuting in Dallas has increased over the decades, with more people choosing to avoid the hassle of bumper-to-bumper traffic and riding to work and school on their bikes. Benefits There are a number of benefits when commuting by bike. A few of these benefits …
Ungrounded Electricity Can Cause Fatalities at a Construction Site
Working on a job site can be rewarding and pay well when the project is completed. However, the actual process is very time consuming and meticulous when it comes to building great structures such as office buildings or high rise apartments. Sometimes these jobs require heavy machinery and dangerous equipment to complete, and should there be a malfunction in the …
Choosing the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One
When your loved one can no longer care for themselves and live independently, you want to make sure you choose a nursing home that will meet all their needs and provide them with quality care. Trusting others to care for your elderly loved one can be a difficult thing to do. When looking for the perfect nursing home for your …
The Dangers of Driving While Impaired
Driving while impaired refers to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, and/or alcohol. Driving while impaired is one of the deadliest, and unfortunately, most committed crimes in the United States. Every day, at least 30 people die in alcohol-related accidents. That’s 30 too many. The annual cost of alcohol or drug-related crashes estimates to around $51 …
Elderly Heat Stroke and Exhaustion
As the summer approaches, the days are becoming longer and the weather is getting warmer. With an exceptionally long winter, I’m sure Austinites are ready for summer weather. Although, along with the summer months comes the possibility of heat stroke from the extreme summer temperatures. Hot weather can pose a danger to anyone, but elders are particularly prone to extreme …
Malpractice Warnings With Allergy Season Arriving
Allergy season has everyone sniffling, sneezing, and heading to the doctor’s office in hopes of getting some relief. This time of year can be very difficult for many because of the runny noses and puffy eyes, however it can be even more difficult for those who happen to get ahold of allergy medicines that are wrong for them. Over the …
Crossing Concerns: Making Bicyclists Safe On The Roads
As the weather begins to warm up and the sun pokes it’s head out for longer hours of the day, many people will start knocking the rust of the chains and bringing out their bikes again. The warm sun, the nice breeze, and two wheels cutting down the road is a favorite past time for many daily commuters. However, despite …
