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What Is The Reason For A Power Morcellator Recall?

A power morcellator recall became necessary once researchers discovered its link to cancer. The device is made with a motorized blade attached to a rod, and the blade is designed to mince tissue at the treatment site – usually diseased tissue in the uterus. The rod is also made with a vacuum system that sucks up the minced ti[...]

Date: November 24, 2015 / Product Liability / Uncategorized

Hidden Dangers: How Window Blinds Can Be Potentially Fatal

[caption id="attachment_4835" align="alignright" width="300"] Window Blinds[/caption] Have you ever made the effort to childproof your home?  As a new parent, this is often a goal once your child begins to toddle around and grasp new objects. Complete childproofing is almost unattainable, but it is always important to monitor t[...]

Date: November 9, 2015 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

Boom in Oilfield Fatalities

[embed]https://youtu.be/g9mzroWQShw[/embed] Texans like to hear that there is a booming oil industry. It’s, of course, good for the state’s economy. However, it’s a different story when there is a boom in oilfield fatalities. In 2014, 142 U.S. oilfield employees died.  Seventy-one of those employees died in Texas. From [...]

Date: November 6, 2015 / Workers Compensation / Wrongful Death

Phantom Vehicle Accidents Lawyer

Phantom Vehicle Accidents Lawyer What Is a Phantom Accident? A phantom accident is a car accident that occurs when one vehicle has left the scene of the accident without being identified. This often leaves the other driver in a bind when trying to obtain insurance coverage for damage caused by a phantom driver. Two types of [...]

Date: October 27, 2015 / Vehicle Wrecks

Volkswagen in the Spotlight

[caption id="attachment_4727" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Will VW Survive The Lies?[/caption] It has been weeks since the VW emissions scandal broke, but consumers are still expressing their anger spurred by this automaker’s emissions test cheat.  VW has revealed that 11 million cars are affected worldwide.  As the s[...]

Date: October 20, 2015 / Uncategorized

No Stone Left Unturned: Exploring Insurance Coverage

[caption id="attachment_4705" align="alignright" width="300"] Insurance Policy[/caption] When you are involved in an auto accident that is not your fault, the natural reaction is to blame the adverse driver and want to have his or her insurance company reimburse you for your property damage and medical expenses. However, this [...]

Date: October 15, 2015 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

How to Handle an Auto Accident

[embed]https://youtu.be/TZzn2XlaYiE[/embed] After the screech of tires and the sound of metal hitting metal, many drivers spiral into a panic when they are involved in an auto accident.  Avoid a panicked response by keeping these pointers in mind if you find yourself as the victim of a car crash. And remember, seeking guidance [...]

Date: October 14, 2015 / Uncategorized

Volkswagen Recall

[caption id="attachment_4656" align="alignleft" width="300"] Did VW Manipulate Emission Tests with "Defeat Device?"[/caption] Do you own a Volkswagen?  If you own a 2009 to 2015 VW Diesel Jetta, Beetle, Golf, or Audi A3 or a 2014 to 2015 Diesel Passat, you may have a claim against VW. VWs are well known for being fuel efficien[...]

Date: September 25, 2015 / Defective Products

Top 4 Things To Do When Driving On An Uneven Road

Dangers of Uneven Roads Tips on How to Be Safe When Driving on Uneven Roads [caption id="attachment_4583" align="alignright" width="300"] Uneven Road Sign[/caption] Everyone has been driving along when, suddenly, they enter a construction zone where the job is unfinished. Often, this means that the pavement is uneven. A simila[...]

Date: September 24, 2015 / Accident Attorney

Breaking Recall: Outbreak of Salmonella Poona Infections

[caption id="attachment_4532" align="alignright" width="300"] Did Imported Cucumbers Give You Salmonella Poona?[/caption] An ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Poona infections keeps spreading. Please read this important warning to protect you and your loved ones from a potential infection. As of September 15, 2015, 418 people infec[...]

Date: September 15, 2015 / Product Liability / Uncategorized

What Is The Leading Cause Of Liver Failure?

Most people consider alcohol use, including drunk driving accidents, when they think of liver failure, but the leading cause of acute damage to the organ has nothing to do with drinking. Acetaminophen, usually marketed in the form of Tylenol, is responsible for more cases of acute organ damage than any other risk factor in the [...]

Date: June 5, 2015 / Drug Injury / Uncategorized

The Risks Of Serious Z Pack Side Effects

Until recently, Z pack side effects were nothing to worry about. Doctors were convinced the antibiotic, also known by its trade name azithromycin, couldn’t cause more harm than the occasional bout of nausea or diarrhea. In 2012, though, this belief was overturned in light of some extensive research into the medication, reveal[...]

Date: May 11, 2015 / Drug Injury

About The Blue Bell Listeria Outbreak

Blue Bell may be a Texas staple, homegrown in the heart of the state and standing for more than a century, but a worrisome listeria outbreak at the creamery’s facilities is threatening its reputation, and the people who buy its products. For weeks, the company began recalling some of its ice cream products, but now the recall h[...]

Date: April 27, 2015 / Product Liability / Uncategorized

A Power Plant Explosion Is Usually Caused By Negligence

A power plant explosion is one of the worst occupational disasters that can happen in any industry, and it typically leaves massive tragedy in its wake. These disasters are nearly always preventable as they are often due to company or worker negligence. It would seem like these would be some of the best maintained and monitored[...]

Date: March 12, 2015 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

Who Is Considered Responsible When A DUI Car Accident Occurs?

A DUI car accident often produces terrible injuries, and they are responsible for a vast number of motorist and pedestrian deaths every year. The U.S. has a serious drunk driving issue, and according to the CDC, a drunk motorist gets away with driving drunk 80 times on average before they are finally caught. It’s no surprise,[...]

Date: March 11, 2015 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

The Link Between Newborns Born With Heart Defects And SSRI Use

Several studies published in the last decade have demonstrated a link between heart defects in newborn children and SSRI use, which has raised concerns about a potential increase in the pregnancy death rate. Cardiovascular complications can impact a child’s life well beyond birth, as they greatly increase the chances of more [...]

Date: March 11, 2015 / Drug Injury / Uncategorized

Heavy Equipment Accidents On Worksites Can Be Prevented

Construction sites, industrial facilities, oil platforms and shipping centers make regular use of heavy equipment, and accidents are a real possibility if proper safety measures are not maintained. Workers must be thoroughly trained, machinery regularly inspected and safety procedures observed by management personnel. This soun[...]

Date: March 11, 2015 / Uncategorized / Workers Compensation

The Most Common Accidents That Injury Lawyers Can Handle

There’s no way to prevent accidents altogether, but injury lawyers can help minimize their impact. Every day, people face a staggering number of small risks, like driving in heavy traffic, working on an active job site, using a variety of appliances and machines, and consuming certain foods and medications. On their own, none[...]

Date: January 8, 2015 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized