This is a product recall that is about one-year old. But it carries a larger message: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Paradise-Grills-Recalls-Outdoor-Kitchens-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The message is that any cabinet or enclosure housing a propane or natural-gas grill, and which does not have proper ventilation, is a real safety concern. Here is what the Paradise Grills recall says: Hazard: Liquid propane (LP) gas can accumulate inside the …
Avoid Accidents the Whole Year Round
Accidents can happen anywhere. At home, on the road, at work, even to the most cautious of people. But, when they happen, serious financial and physical damages can be the result. So while accident prevention is and always should be the goal, proper planning also means knowing who to turn to if the worst happens. The Dallas personal injury lawyers …
How to Build Your Claim After a Catastrophic Injury in Dallas
Catastrophic injuries are injuries that have the potential to destroy a person’s financial, emotional, or physical well-being. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury, and it’s due to the negligence or misconduct of someone else, you may be entitled to receive compensation for it. This can help you recover the costs of medical bills, loss of income, and more. However …
Four Ways to Prevent Injuries at Railroad Crossings
Over 2,000 people are killed or injured at railroad crossings each year, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Each year, more people are hurt by trains than in all airplane accidents combined. A passenger vehicle stands little chance against a fully-loaded freight train, and an unprotected pedestrian or bicyclist has even less. Whether you are walking, biking or driving, …
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 …
Depositions in a Car Accident Injury Case
A lawsuit has been filed in a car accident case; the next step is developing your case. One of the key steps in developing your case is through a process called “discovery”. This is the legal means through which parties to a lawsuit obtain useful information from each other to aid in the case. One type of discovery is called …
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 …
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 …
Premises Liability Depends on Status of the Injured Party
When someone enters a property, they have a belief that they will not be injured. The person that owns the property or the non-owner resident of the property is responsible for maintaining safe surroundings. This is known as “premises liability.” Anyone who has control over a piece of property must do everything possible to keep people on that property safe …
