Social Media Blunders Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Personal Injury on Friday, April 5, 2019.
Social Media Blunders Can Hurt Your Personal Injury Case

Sharing our lives on social media is second nature by now. Our all-powerful smartphones let us take photos and videos of everything we’re doing, then in a matter of seconds post it on our choice of platforms—Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram—for all the world to see. I...

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Navy Veterans in Asbestos Case

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Mesothelioma, Military Mesothelioma on Friday, March 29, 2019.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Navy Veterans in Asbestos Case

On March 19, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the widows of two Navy veterans who died of mesothelioma can move forward with a lawsuit against five manufacturers of asbestos-containing equipment, even though the asbestos was added to the equipment by a third party after pu...

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Understanding the Rules on How Many Hours a Trucker Can Drive

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, March 22, 2019.
Understanding the Rules on How Many Hours a Trucker Can Drive

With around 130 million commercial trucks crisscrossing the nation’s roadways every year, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) have their hands full trying to create sensible regulations that keep roads as safe as possible. The...

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I Was Hurt in a Truck Accident and I’m Afraid I Can’t Afford a Lawyer

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Truck Accidents, Uncategorized on Friday, March 15, 2019.
I Was Hurt in a Truck Accident and I’m Afraid I Can’t Afford a Lawyer

Facing mounting medical bills, expensive physical therapy, the inability to work, and other costly consequences, people injured in truck accidents find themselves saddled with hefty bills without an adequate way to pay them. Yes, the truck driver’s insurance company should cove...

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Traffic Fatalities in Texas Dropped in 2018

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Traffic Fatalities in Texas Dropped in 2018

The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT), which keeps a close eye on traffic statistics, has released its numbers for 2018. The figures, released in February 2019, show a 4 percent drop in traffic fatalities on Texas roadways, from 3,720 in 2017 to 3,567 in 2018. While that may not ...

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Safety of Military Housing Under Scrutiny After Children Suffer Lead Poisoning

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Mesothelioma on Friday, March 1, 2019.
Safety of Military Housing Under Scrutiny After Children Suffer Lead Poisoning

Military families living at bases in Texas and across the nation remain frustrated and concerned about their health months after a bombshell Reuters report exposed lead paint poisoning hazards in privatized homes on military bases. Military leadership has been scrambling to addr...

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The Most Dangerous Areas Around a Large Truck

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, February 22, 2019.
The Most Dangerous Areas Around a Large Truck

In a collision between an 18-wheeler and the average passenger vehicle, the smaller vehicle is going to lose. That is why all drivers should be extra cautious when driving near big rigs. Consumer Reports researched this issue with the help of a 28-year trucking veteran and came u...

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Should I Talk to the Trucking Company’s Insurer After a Truck Accident?

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, February 15, 2019.
Should I Talk to the Trucking Company’s Insurer After a Truck Accident?

In the days and weeks following a truck accident, as you are trying to focus on your health and doing your best to get back to normal, the trucking company’s insurance provider is most likely attempting to locate you. They want to get a statement from you about what happened an...

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death on Friday, February 8, 2019.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Texas

When death results from the negligent acts of someone else, everything changes for the family of the deceased. The unexpected event results in emotional trauma, grief, and, in many cases, serious worries about how the family will survive financially. If you have lost a loved one ...

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Do Commercial Trucking Rules Apply to Small Business Trucks and Vans?

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Truck Accidents on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Do Commercial Trucking Rules Apply to Small Business Trucks and Vans?

18-wheelers and their drivers are subject to many state and federal regulations designed to keep roadways as safe as possible. But what about the thousands of smaller trucks and vans that hit the road every day? Are the trucks, vans, and trailers used by cable companies, plumbers...

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