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What is Gross Negligence?
Gross negligence is the failure to use even the smallest amount of caution. When responsible parties fail to exercise even the smallest amount of caution to prevent an accident, harm results. The premeditated…
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The Potential Impact of Texas House Bill 2127 – No Water Breaks
During this legislative session, there was a disruption in the county and city police forces in Texas. The Death Star Bill, as opponents have called it, which was passed by both houses, will probably…
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Two Killed, 30-Plus Injured After Chemical Spill at LyondellBasell Facility in La Porte, TX
Recently, a deadly chemical spill at the LyondellBasell Facility in La Porte, Texas, left two workers dead and injured at least 30 others. According to a recent news report covering the spill, authorities…
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The aftermath of a car accident is frightening. If you suffered injuries in a crash, you understand how complex it can be to try and put the pieces back together. From dealing with your injuries to facing the mounting medical bills, you may be unsure of where to start and how you can move forward….
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There is not much as terrifying as witnessing a car accident happen right in front of you when you are commuting in Texas. Preventing shock from debilitating your senses is important to help you safely navigate the scene and help the victims as you wait for medical personnel to arrive. Being prepared with ways that…
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It might be assumed by many in Houston that when a person is taken into police custody, many of their rights are forfeited until their cases can be heard at an arraignment. Yet that is simply not the case. Even in matters related to their arrests, a defendant has the right to seek counsel from…
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Are you thinking about going into business with someone else? It can be a good thing, but it will most likely not be without its problems. There are a number of reasons why Texas business owners may experience partnership disputes. Knowing what they are may be of benefit to you when choosing a partner. An…
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It is no exaggeration to say that a burn over a large part of your body could end up costing you almost a million dollars in Texas. According to the Industrial Safety and Hygiene News website, an electruction, on average, could have you in the hospital for almost two months and carry a cost of just below $800,000…
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There is seldom a death considered timely. When someone else’s wrongdoing causes an unexpected death, however, surviving family members are often left wondering how they will manage. This hardship is why some people file wrongful death lawsuits. A wrongful death is a loss of human life attributable to someone else’s negligence or harmful intent. These…
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Workers’ compensation is intended to cover accidents that may injure employees in the workplace, regardless of whether the employer or employer were at fault. But this no-fault approach may not apply if a third party was at fault, or if an employer was grossly negligent. In these examples, an injured worker may need an attorney…
Read MoreCristyn Cordova was driving on busy Colorado Boulevard in Los Angeles when another car veered into her lane. Cristyn was forced off the road into the median, where she struck a large magnolia tree. She and three of her passengers died. Cristyn’s family sued the other driver, but they also sued the city, claiming that…
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Anti-nausea medication Zofran is tied to birth defects. Zofran is an anti-nausea drug that’s often prescribed for pregnant women suffering from morning sickness. But it now appears that taking Zofran while pregnant could seriously harm the fetus, according to a recent study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. According to the study of 900,000…
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As I ride to work on I-10, when the traffic slows, I see about half the drivers looking down at their phones. Surprising? Hardly. Terrifying? Absolutely. It’s terrifying that the technology in our hand has such power over our minds, that for a text or a post or an instant message-for their immediate and ephemeral…
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