After receiving a spinal cord injury, your life is never like it was before. Spinal cord injuries can result in paralysis or even death. Most of the time spinal cord injuries are caused by someone else, and are the result of accidents, such as: Car accidents: Account for more than 40 percent of spinal cord injuries every year. Falls: Spinal …
What to do if You See a Drunk Driver
When you are driving home at night with your family, or even during the day, you might see a driver weaving, driving in the wrong lane or displaying other erratic behaviors. It’s likely that this driver is drunk and could harm you, your loved ones or someone else on the road. Here are some tips on what to do if …
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident
If you have ever been the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you know it’s a stressful experience. You might be injured, and your car is damaged, but there is no one there to blame. In order to get the justice you are entitled to, it’s important to follow these steps after a hit-and-run accident:
CPSC’s May Children’s Product Recalls
You want your children to be safe, but many times they might use toys or products that could cause them harm due to a manufacturer’s negligence. We want to share with you the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recalled children’s products for May, so you can protect your children from injuries. H&M Re-announces Recall of Children’s Water Bottles Due to Choking …
How to Protect Yourself From Aggressive Dog Breeds
There are many aggressive dog breeds that you should be on the look out for if you or your children are in an area with dogs. A study of dog bite data from 1982 to 2011 indicated that American Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, crosses of these two breeds and Wolf Hybrids were responsible for most injuries and fatalities to humans. …
3 Favorite Lawyer Movies
Many people enjoy watching T.V. shows or movies with lawyers and intense courtroom drama. But most of the time life isn’t like the movies for personal injury lawyers, since most cases are settled outside the courtroom. As personal injury attorneys, we do enjoy watching movies with lawyers, and laughing at the similarities and differences from real life in the courtroom. …
What Do I Do If I Think I’m a Food-Poisoning Victim?
If you were a victim of food poisoning, you might be wondering if there is anything you can do to get compensation for all your physical and emotional trauma. Many people who have suffered food poisoning have filed product liability lawsuits against a restaurant or company. If you are wondering if you can do the same, here is more information …
What OSHA Inspectors Look for at Restaurants
Food poisoning happens often when people eat out at unsanitary restaurants all over the world. Many countries don’t have health guidelines that restaurants must abide by, but in America the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulates restaurants to make sure they are following proper health and safety standards. OSHA inspectors visit restaurants to check them out in hopes of preventing …
How Dangerous Is Cycling Compared to Other Transportation?
Riding a bicycle in Dallas is a great way to get fresh air and exercise. But even though riding a bike is fun, it’s also one of the most dangerous forms of transportation. Every year many are injured or killed in bicycle accidents. These are the annualized injury rates of U.S. transportation: Motorcycle: 10,336 Bicycle: 1,461 Car: 803 Walking: 216 …
5 Signs of Brain Injuries
After you are hit on the head, many times you may not realize that you have suffered a brain injury until much later. That’s why it’s vital to be aware of common brain injury symptoms, so you can get medical help as soon as possible. Here are five signs of a mild brain injury: Memory or concentration problems Loss of …
