Personal Injury Blog


New Study Highlights Serious Risks Posed By Distracted Driving

May 22, 2013 While most motorists are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, a new study has shown there is a more dangerous behavior drivers can engage in–especially teens. Researchers have shown that texting and driving is now … Continue reading →

TxDOT Announces Campaign For National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May 20, 2013 Data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) shows that last year, a total of 460 lives were lost as the result of Texas Motorcycle Accidents. That was a more than six percent drop from the previous … Continue reading →

Asbestos Exposure Can Lead To The Development Of Mesothelioma

May 17, 2013 Numerous workers across Texas have developed mesothelioma after being exposed to toxic levels of asbestos while at work or in the environment. Reports indicate that the incidence rate in Texas is higher than other states in the … Continue reading →

Texas Using Rumble Strips To Prevent Car Accidents in Construction Zones

May 15, 2013 Texas is taking a new approach towards preventing Texas Car Accidents that occur in construction zones. Reports indicate the state has been vigorously working to purchase and install devices known as “rumble strips” in areas where state … Continue reading →

OSHA Fines Propane Company $105,000 For Safety Violations

May 13. 2013 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has fined a Texas propane company a total of $105,000 for safety violations that led to a workplace accident that left seven employees with Texas Fire and Burn Injuries. The incident … Continue reading →

Texas Truck Accident Claims The Lives Of Two Drivers

May 10, 2013 A Texas Truck Accident yesterday in Baylor County was responsible for claiming the lives of two motorists. Reports indicate the crash happened along U.S. 277, at approximately 1:15 p.m., on the outskirts of Bomarton, Texas. According to an … Continue reading →

Texas City Residents File $1 Billion Environmental Injury Lawsuit Against BP

May 8, 2013 More than 470 citizens who reside near a Texas City refinery have filed an Environmental Injury Lawsuit against the facility’s owner, British Petroleum (BP), for failing to warn them of the dangers of a gas leak that went … Continue reading →

Owner Of Assisted Living Facility Facing Charges Of Nursing Home Abuse

May 6, 2013 The owner of a Corpus Christi, Texas, nursing home was in court recently to face charges she was involved in several cases of Texas Nursing Home Abuse against her patients. Reports indicate that the incidents occurred at … Continue reading →

Dangers of Drunk Driving Shown To Texas Students During Mock Crash

May 3, 2013 Data collected during the National Drug Use and Health survey that was conducted three years ago showed teens and young adults as those most likely to drive under the influence of alcohol. In an effort to curb … Continue reading →

Rice University To Construct New Brain Injury Research Facility

May 1, 2013 In recent years, research on the effects of traumatic injuries to the brain has provided groundbreaking data that has been used to advance safety techniques to prevent damage from such injuries. Now, the T.L.L Temple Foundation is … Continue reading →