Here in Texas, as well as all over America, hunting is one of the popular recreational sports around. People of all ages and backgrounds enter the woods every year armed with rifles, bows and arrows in search of large game. Deer is the most popular game. In order to have an advantage over their prey, nearly 90 percent of deer …
Essential Protective Wear for Motorcycle Riders
It is essential that motorcycle riders suit up with the following safety gear before they hit the road. It is for their protection- to reduce injuries to their bodies in case of an accident. If you are a motorcycle rider, you already know how important protective wear is to your life on the road. Critical motorcycle safety equipment can save …
Preventing Food Poisoning
If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to suffer a bout of food poisoning, you know that you want to do all you can to prevent repeating the incident. When preparing food at home there’s a risk of cross-contamination that could result in serious reactions and illness for your whole family. There are several things you can do to reduce your …
Who Is Responsible for Construction Accidents?
When a construction accident happens on large jobs, there could be many possible parties at fault for the accident and any injuries that result. There are many intricate parts in a construction project, and the more involved it is, the more likely it is for something to go wrong or fail. Assigning liability for accidents and injuries on construction projects …
When Does Dram Shop Liability Come Into Play?
If in an intoxicated person injures another, are they always at fault? One set of Texas laws says no. Dram shop liability laws, found in 38 states, say that some fault lies with the barkeep who provided said drunk person with alcohol. The law dates back to when establishments served by the “dram,” or an eighth of a fluid ounce. …
Flushmate Settles Lawsuit
Flushmate settled a lawsuit for $18 million dollars after months of negotiations. Flushmate is a pressurized toilet flushing system that was available at most home improvement stores. They flushed fine; however, the pressure would build up in the water tank of the toilet causing many of them to explode. Consumers have been injured when the ceramic water tanks explode, sending …
3.7 Million Car Seats Recalled Over Defective Buckle
Over reports of what could possibly be a hazard to children’s safety, Graco recalls around 3.7 million car seats with defective latches. These car seats were manufactured and sold from 2009 to 2013. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is asking the company to recall an additional 1.8 million seats that use the same buckle. These numbers make the …
FDA Weighs in on the Safety of Dietary Supplements
Diet supplements are on the FDA’s cutting block again, with a new warning not to use these four products. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced they are warning consumers to stop using these products immediately and “throw them away”: Citrus Fit Gold Hot Detox Thingenics Tonic Life BP Citrus Fit Gold, Hot Detox, and Thingenics contain sibutramine, …
Can a Gym Run Into Liability?
Most gyms and health clubs require their members to sign a contract that financially binds the member to the set payment for a period of time. In the contract is a Waiver of Liability that releases the gym from having any responsibility for an injury a gym member might suffer. Always read the waiver of liability to see what it …
The Yellow Dog Project Raises Awareness
In America, most dogs are loved like family members. They live in our homes, ride in our cars, and play in the parks, along with their two-legged family members. Most people are happy to see a furry pet, and all too often rush over to welcome the animal, without thinking of the animal’s needs, desires, or fears. Yellow Dog Project …
