Car accidents in Texas may decline with autonomous vehicles

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents on Sunday, July 10, 2016.

The recent accidents involving self-driving cars have not dampened the optimism of proponents of this exciting feat of engineering. Driverless motor vehicles promise a future of safer highways and fewer car accidents in Texas and across the country. However, it may take a while f...

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IKEA dresser is a dangerous product in Texas homes

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Products Liability on Sunday, July 3, 2016.

Some in Texas and across the country are wondering why it took six deaths and almost 20 injuries for IKEA to institute a recall of one of its most popular dressers. Others applaud the sweeping recall of 29 million dressers and chests that may put a financial drain on the Swedish-...

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Seeking compensation after an aviation accident

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Aviation Accidents on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

Air traffic involving different types of aircraft in Texas is increasing at a rapid pace. While traveling by air is typically regarded as a safe means of travel, a single aviation accident can claim multiple lives and/or injure many people. Recovery of damages brought about by a ...

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Driver’s alleged failure to yield causes car crash with injuries

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Brain Injuries on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

Traveling on Texas roads can be dangerous, and drivers must be vigilant at all times. Regardless of a driver's compliance with the rules of the road, he or she must always be prepared to react to the negligent driving of others. Another driver's failure to yield can cause serious...

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Recently hurt? What to do after a scaffolding collapse

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Uncategorized on Monday, June 6, 2016.

Construction workers are no stranger to heights. With the use of scaffolding on many sites, workers tend to be very high up in the air. Because working at heights comes with risks, there are certain precautions contractors must take to ensure worker safety. Scaffolding: Know the ...

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Product liability: Mother wins fight against rental car companies

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Products Liability on Monday, June 6, 2016.

A mother who lost two daughters in a car accident in 2004 has finally convinced federal lawmakers to prohibit the rental of recalled vehicles prior to having them repaired. Her campaign to get the laws changed started after the family was awarded $15 million in damages after a pr...

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Fatal car accident kills dad and 3 sons, injures mom and daughter

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

After celebrating a father's graduation from a Texas Bible college, a family of six set off on their way home. The 17-year-old son drove their minivan. While traveling on Highway 315 in Carthage, the young driver slowed down to allow another vehicle to turn off the highway into t...

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Suspected DUI driver causes fatal accident that kills 3

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

An 18-year-old high school senior and his parents recently lost their lives in a wreck in Texas. Reportedly, the fatal accident occurred when the family was driving home from church. According to an accident report by Harris County deputies, they responded to the crash on FM 2920...

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Are third-party claims possible in Texas after a work injury?

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

As we mentioned in a previous blog post, not all employers in Texas are required to carry workers' compensation insurance coverage. However, for those who are hurt on the job, there are still compensation options. In this post, we are going to focus on third-party liability claim...

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