While all of us have experienced momentary lapses in judgment that cause us to take actions that we will later question, these actions are typically embarrassing at worst. However, for some people, these actions are more than just cringe-worthy, they are actually criminal in nature, resulting in an arrest, formal charges being filed and possibly […]
A shooting in a Texas home on Tuesday Nov. 8 prompted an Amber Alert to locate the missing 16-year-old daughter and sister of the victims. The girl’s 21-year-old boyfriend was taken into custody the next day. By Thursday, officials located the girl’s lifeless body in a wooded area. By Nov. 15, her boyfriend was facing […]
We have worried for years about people texting and driving and accidents related to it. Now, there is a growing concern for pedestrians who are texting and walking. There has been a large increase in injury due to pedestrians being distracted while walking. How dangerous is walking and texting? Safe Kids Worldwide found that nearly […]
A neighborhood Halloween party here in Texas turned deadly when two men were shot and killed on Oct. 23. After some investigation, authorities arrested an Air Force veteran who then became a teacher at a middle school in his area. He now faces capital murder charges in connection with the deaths. A 911 call came […]
Takata Corporation, an international car parts manufacturer, is already involved in the auto industry’s largest-ever recall. Takata airbags are installed in a huge variety of passenger vehicles, and most of them show no obvious manufacturing error. Yet at least 150 injuries and 16 deaths have been tied to Takata airbags exploding with great force, shattering […]
Water immersion labors are becoming increasing popular due to the success rates and benefits to both the child and the mother. Studies show that laboring in water can help reduce pain and the need for anesthesia. Nevertheless, doctors are saying the mother should not actually give birth in the water due to potential risks for […]
With smaller frames, children are more susceptible to injury in car crashes when not properly secured. And every day almost 2,600 kids under the age of 13 are in vehicles involved in collisions. To safeguard your children, learn how to protect them from the all-to-real risk of injury. Of course, it is important to note […]
Getting arrested for a DWI can be an overwhelming experience. Whatever the circumstances that led you to get pulled over; you certainly did not intend to harm others or yourself. What happens now? Will you lose your driver’s license? What kind of criminal charges could you face? Will you need to install an ignition interlock […]
In any personal injury case, a plaintiff is required to prove certain elements at trial in order to build a viable case. These elements vary from claim to claim, but any negligence claim must generally involve proof of four basic elements: duty; breach; causation and harm. Together, these elements essentially involve demonstrating that the defendant […]
Recently, we’ve been looking at the topic of drowsy or fatigued driving and its effects on motor vehicle safety. As we’ve noted, researchers have compared the impairment caused by fatigue to impairment caused by alcohol, and the consequences of this impairment are potentially very serious for commercial vehicle drivers given the size and weight of […]