If you have ever been in a car wreck, you know things can get confusing and difficult in a hurry. If your car or truck has been damaged and is not drivable, you need alternate transportation to get to school or work. If you have been injured, you need medical attention. You may be getting […]
A seven month old child in San Antonio was killed by his grandmother’s pit bull dogs this week. Earlier, a young child in Luling, Texas, was also killed by a pet dog. It is shocking to everyone in the community when a death occurs because of a dog attack; however, most people would be surprised […]
Mexican long-haul trucking companies were given increased access to Texas highways by the free trade treaty signed in 1993 between the United States and Mexico. The trans-border trucking program was intended to ease trucking shipments between Mexico and the United States. The program was halted because of safety issues with the trucks and drivers from […]
On March 6, 2009 in an article entitled “Political Lobbying Drove FDA Process” the Wall Street Journal chronicled how a medical device manufacturer had its product that is intended to be implanted into patients knees quickly approved because of its lobbying efforts. The medical device had the normal review and investigation short circuited. Medical devices […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for researching and approving new medicines, staying abreast of those medicines on the market, regulating medical devices, and monitoring and ensuring the safety of approximately 80% of our food supply. Most people don’t realize the FDA also regulates many devices that emit radiation such as cell phones, […]
It was recently reported by the Texas Department of Public Safety that a motorcycle accident north of San Antonio claimed the life of the motorcycle driver. It was also reported that the motorcycle driver was not wearing a helmet. Most safety experts agree that wearing a motorcycle helmet decreases the likelihood of a cycle crash […]
It is likely that there will be one or more motor vehicle collisions in San Antonio, Texas involving recalled vehicles. What is interesting is whether any of the lawyers or investigators will take the time to determine whether a recall on any of the vehicles may have contributed to the accident and therefore the injuries. […]
More and more Americans rely on nursing homes to provide care for elderly parents and grandparents. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are understaffed and are not providing the level of care that is required. In addition, there are many cases of outright abuse of elderly residents. The Bush Administration, last fall before leaving office, enacted a […]
Drug Companies appear to have too much influence over the regulatory governmental agencies that are supposed to determine whether a drug is effective and safe. Federal Regulators with the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) admitted that they should not have “uninvited” a leading cardiologist to a panel that was going to decide whether to […]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall on certain Honda Odyssey vehicles. The Office of Defects Investigation has issued a statement regarding potential failures in the hydraulic brake lines affecting certain 2009 Honda Odyssey vehicles. It was determined that incorrect front brake hoses were installed and the hose can develop a […]