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 […]
Category Archives: Injury And Safety Issues
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 […]
Recent reports of attacks by vicious dogs highlight a misconception of many pet owners that if their pet has no history of biting they will not be responsible if it ever does occur. This is often referred to as the “one free bite rule”. The “one free bite rule” is short for the legal theory […]
This weekend not only marks the end of daylight savings time, but should also be a reminder to everyone that this weekend is a good time to replace your smoke detector batteries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued its semi-annual reminder that safety should come first in the household and smoke alarm batteries […]
Every San Antonian and every Texan should be concerned about a case of huge importance currently being argued at the U.S. Supreme Court. Wyeth v. Levine (“Wyeth”), is a preemption case with major implications – not just for drug company’s – but for every manufacturer of products that can seriously injure or kill our citizens. […]
San Antonio has always suffered from a large number of train accidents. Recent accidents in San Antonio have resulted in death and injury as well as the evacuation of large areas because of the hazardous cargo. A recent train crash in California highlights how dangerous trains can be if not operated correctly. The investigation in […]
When the decision must be made to place a loved one in a nursing home, many fears come to mind. Will they be treated well? Will they receive the care and attention they need at this time in life? Will their personal belongings be safe? Nursing home residents are, in many instances, at the complete […]