Author Archives: Rush Gransee

Defective Trailer Hitches Cited by National Highway Safety Administration

According to the National Highway Safety Administration, the Keystone RV Company has recently released a recall on some of its 2013 Bullet and Passport trailers. The presumed defect in these trailers is in the mounting fasteners for the stabilizing jacks. The mounting system attaches and secures the trailer to the vehicle which is towing it. […]

Health Insurance Companies Must Work with Injured Victims in Texas

Recently, the Texas Legislature passed a bill which can greatly help people who are injured in accidents and who may be covered by health insurance insurance. The legislature is addressing an issue of Insurance Subrogation Law. This area of the law had reached the point that it benefited insurance companies to the detriment of the […]

Drunk driving accident kills 5 cast, crew members of “Texas”

Six performers and crew members who took part in the “Texas” musical drama were involved in a serious vehicle accident. Only one survived the crash that took place on U.S. 287 in the vicinity of Dumas as the performers were leaving a cast party on Aug. 12. The accident, which occurred less than 50 miles […]

Tractor Trailer Operators Must Follow Hours of Service Regulations

Often times, drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) work long hours, with unpredictable schedules. Sometimes, CMV drivers must also drive at nighttime, due to the schedule or an emergency. Over the past few years, new regulations have been implemented by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in order to protect drivers, their families, and […]

Were dogs responsible for Texas 96-year-old’s death?

The death of an elderly Texas man seemed to be caused by an attack by a group of dogs. The 96-year-old’s death may have been unrelated, however, and the dogs may have mauled his body afterwards, police speculated. At least two dogs of three reportedly found near the scene were taken by animal control. Investigators […]

Fatal four-vehicle wreck in Texas

A fatal wreck involving four vehicles occurred in Tomball on Sunday, Aug. 25. A 2011 Ford pickup truck ran into a 2009 Dodge truck, thrusting it head-on into the lane that a 2010 Ford four-door sedan was driving in. The Dodge was attempting to make a left turn when the Ford pickup truck rear-ended it. […]

Family of deceased man sues Texas nursing home

Texas residents searching for new homes for their elderly family members may want to take notice of a lawsuit filed against a Texas nursing home. The man’s family entered into the lawsuit after his demise, claiming that the man’s health issues and subsequent death were caused by retirement home workers providing inadequate care. The suit […]