Though going boating in the Texas heat is meant to be a fun, sun-filled occasion, boating accidents do happen and are rather common. Boating is a good time, but involves travelling at high speeds and it is sometimes harder to see around bends if you are boating on a lake or in a bay. Boating accidents can occur between commercial …
The Facts Parents Need to Know about Teen Driving
Fatal car crashes are among the leading causes of death in teenagers. Teenage drivers are inexperienced and lose control of vehicles because they lack professionalism in their everyday driving. Teen drivers often speed, and to make matters worse, they underestimate the need of scanning the road ahead and eliminating driving distractions.
Why People Doubt The Quality of Senior Care
There comes a point when families realize that they are no longer able to provide the necessary care for their aging loved ones. At this point, they seek nothing but the best professional care for them. But they remain fearful that harm may come to their aging relatives. Such fear is brought about by incidences we hear and read in …
Deer Hunting Tree Stands
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 …
