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Texas Drivers Concerned about Cell Phone-Related Accidents – Houston Injury Lawyers
Although Texas has lagged behind other states in its cell phone use-while driving policies, a new study indicates that residents of the state are concerned about the accident risks from distracted driving. The study conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute also indicates that many Texans would favor some kind of ban on cell phone use [...]
Houston Parents Prepare for Drop Side Crib Ban – Houston Child Injury Lawyers
Drop side cribs, which make it easy for Houston parents to access their baby but also hide dangerous hazards, will no longer be seen in Houston stores. The Consumer Product Safety Commission officially banned drop side cribs last month.
In June, the agency had voted to ban the manufacture, distribution and sale of these cribs. This [...]
Houston Accident Lawyers Encouraged by Spike in Auto Defect Complaints
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has seen a substantial increase in the number of auto defect complaints being filed with the agency in 2010. As Houston accident lawyers and product liability attorneys in Houston, we believe that this is actually good news.
Why should an increase in auto defect complaints last year be encouraging? For [...]
Pregnant Woman Seriously Injured in Houston Drunk Driving Accident
A serious drunk driving accident ensured that it was a terrible holiday for Houston-area resident Kim Williams and her family. Williams was involved in an accident involving an intoxicated motorist in late November. She was six months pregnant at the time. She was driving to the store to get some eggs, when her car was [...]
Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Higher Incidence of Youth Crime – Houston Injury Lawyers/Houston Criminal Lawyers
A new study shows that children, who have suffered a traumatic brain injury, are much more likely to commit crimes as they get older. The results are not exactly surprising to Houston criminal defense lawyers, because earlier studies have also shown a similar link between brain injury and adult crimes. This new study however, which [...]
Study Shows Teen Drivers Need Parental Guidance To Prevent Accidents – Houston Auto Accident Lawyers
A new study highlights a fact that Houston car accident attorneys have been aware of. Parents have a crucial role to play in developing safe driving habits in their children. The study also suggests that they could be doing more to instill responsible driving practices in their children.
The results of the study were released by [...]
Graco Recalls Approximately 2 Million Baby Strollers After Four Infant Strangulation Deaths – Houston Injury Lawyers
Stroller maker Graco has announced a recall of approximately 2 million baby strollers. The recall comes after four reports of strangulation of infants who were placed in the strollers.
When little infants below the age of one year are placed in the stroller, and are unstrapped, their heads can become trapped between the stroller tray and [...]
Fewer Motorcycle Accident Fatalities in Texas in 2009 – Houston Injury Lawyers
After years of a relentless increase in motorcycle accident deaths in Texas, there was a drop in accident fatalities in 2009. The decrease was as high as 18%, with a total of 400 fatalities in motorcycle accidents across Texas last year.
That decline came after several years during which deaths in these crashes increased continually. Between [...]
Cell Phone-Related Accident Hotspots in Houston – Texas Injury Lawyers
If you’re having a conversation on your cell phone or text messaging while you’re driving, you significantly increase your chances of being involved in an accident, no matter which part of Houston you’re driving in. That is a fact. However, there are some areas that see more accidents caused by such distracted driving. According to [...]
Experts: Driving With Pets Can Increase Your Accident Risks – Houston Injury Lawyers
So many of us are guilty of this – driving in a car with a pet that is not restrained or secured. We don’t think twice about allowing pets to travel with us in a car with no protection, but such behavior could significantly increase our risks of being involved in an accident. Not only [...]
