Hospitals scrutinized over unnecessary stent procedures

San Antonio residents may be concerned about emerging details concerning the use of stents. Many experts believe that stents are often implanted unnecessarily to boost revenues at medical facilities, and several medical malpractice lawsuits have been filed after surgical procedures involving stents went badly wrong. Three whistle-blower lawsuits and five federal cases describe padded fees, […]

Teen dump truck driver kills two and injures one

Two people were killed and one seriously injured in a truck accident along a Texas expressway. When medical personnel arrived on the scene, two cars were found smashed beneath a dump truck’s front and back wheels. The driver of the dump truck was not injured and has not been charged with any crimes. There are […]

Get Necessary Rest To Protect Yourself and Those Around You

Circadian Rhythms A few weeks ago, we posted a piece on the new Hours of Service Regulations for drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs). The rules continue to change, due to accidents on our roadways which continue to occur and research being conducted which helps us to understand what factors, exactly, are causing these accidents. […]

Hyundai Recall – Suspension Defect

Hyundai Suspension Defect The manufacturing company, Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, recently released a recall on some of its vehicles that were distributed in certain states. Some Hyundai Sonatas built between 2006 and 2010 and some 2006 to 2011 Azeras are being recalled, due to a faulty suspension system. The defective suspension system in the cars […]

Teen driver faces harsher punishment due to new Texas law

A Midland teen that was recently arrested after of a fatal accident may now face a longer prison sentence due to a new law that went into effect on Sept. 1. The law changed the classification of leaving the scene of a fatal accident from a third degree felony to a second degree felony. A […]

Headlight Recall – Ford BEV and Focus – Texas Drivers Should Be Aware

The National Highway Safety Administration recently released a recall on some new Ford model vehicles. The Ford Motor Company has recalled some of its 2012-2013 BEV vehicles, which is Ford’s electric car, as well as some of its 2013 Focus ST vehicles, Ford’s sporty new hatchback. The problem with the recalled vehicles is their front-side […]