Auto accident in Texas on wet pavement kills 2 drivers

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

Negligence behind the wheel of a car can manifest itself in different ways. Any instance of driver negligence will involve a failure to observe a reasonable standard of care under the circumstances as they existed at the time of an accident. Sometimes what may at first seem to ...

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What is “strict liability” in a case of product liability?

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Products Liability on Thursday, July 17, 2014.

If you have been following the news lately, or have perused our blog in the past, you are probably aware of the large-scale vehicle recalls that General Motors has undertaken in connection with allegedly defective ignitions. These recalls can lead to two questions regarding the l...

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Ways to avoid a drunk driving accident during a holiday

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, July 10, 2014.

Any nationally-recognized holiday is a time for celebration throughout the United States. In order to participate in all of the related activities for the particular event, Americans regularly flood the roads with their vehicles in ever increasing numbers so they can travel and s...

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Texas car accident leaves 1 man dead

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, July 3, 2014.

Any Texas resident can tell you that the highways and roads of this state can be dangerous places. Although most drivers operate their vehicles with concern for their own safety, and that of their fellow drivers, the sad truth is that accidents can happen anywhere and at any time...

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Drowning in park raises liability issues for city near Mesquite

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Wrongful Death on Thursday, June 26, 2014.

A tragedy happened recently near Mesquite, Texas, when a child drowned in a pond adjacent to a park. The father of the child momentarily turned his attention away from his daughter. She discovered a path that led to the pond, which is up to eight feet deep in places. The ensuin...

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Decade-old Texas lawsuit may come back to haunt General Motors

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Products Liability on Thursday, June 19, 2014.

The legal saga involving General Motors is something that this firm has already touched upon on our blog when it comes to possible liability claims for wrongful death in connection with allegedly defective vehicles that GM manufactured. The manufacturer has already admitted that...

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Woman killed in fatal car accident in Dallas

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

All drivers in Texas have a legal duty to do everything possible to operate their vehicles safely on the road. This means, among other responsibilities, maintaining attention to the traffic conditions ahead, and reacting accordingly. Unfortunately, serious rear-end accidents are ...

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Fatality numbers may rise as GM revises defective product data

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Products Liability on Thursday, June 5, 2014.

Some might say that the news for General Motors just keeps getting worse. But in reality those getting the bad news are consumers who purchased GM vehicles with an automobile design defect. The defect, in the form of a faulty ignition, has reportedly led to the deaths of 13 peop...

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What dangerous products can put Texas babies at risk?

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Products Liability on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.

While new parents in Texas are constantly striving to find the safest products for their babies, they may not realize that items they might buy right off the shelf could pose a serious risk to their infants' lives. There are many products in secondhand stores and on the shelves...

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Study: Some symptoms of brain injury take longer to show

On behalf of KarenCanales posted in Burn Injuries on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.

Thousands of children across the Dallas area are involved in youth sports, and that is generally a good thing. Sports teach children many valuable skills, including teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance and healthy living techniques. However, youth sports, especially football, ha...

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